Leaping Beauty: And Other Animal Fairy Tales, (Paperback)

from BellaFoxx

Gregory Maguire has done more then change the characters of these fairy tales into animals. He has kept the general story line the same, but at the same time has changed them. You can see the thread of the original story, but it is better. And funny, I actually laughed out loud. Recommended for p...

from ejl

This book had me laughing out loud. I found it very entertaining and a great read by teachers to students after they have read original versions of fairy tales.

from bostonian71

Fun twists on familiar fairy tales, good for reading out loud at bedtime (especially if your companion is a grown-up and can appreciate the humor).

from amandamay83

I realize this has gotta be for kids, but it cracked me up. As others have said, the penguin story was the best. This was a kindle library book, but I'll be buying a hard copy.

from jessibud2

I have a particular fondness for fractured fairy tales and alternate fairy tales. Why this book languished so long on my shelf I can't say. But I read it in a day and laughed out loud! So much fun and nonsense, for kids of *all* ages!!