From the series Twisted Fairy Tales
Snow White and the Seven Robots
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2026
Reviewed From the series Twisted Fairy Tales
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2026
ReviewedIf you think you know the story of Snow White … think again! The evil Star Queen is determined to be the most beautiful woman in the galaxy, so she shipwrecks her pretty stepdaughter, Snow White, on a remote forest planet. But clever Snow uses her engineering know-how to rebuild her ruined spacecraft into helpers and friends. Step forward, Squeaky, Creaky, Rusty, Jerky, Wonky, Blinky, and Box!
These are twisted takes on classic tales. The gingerbread boy is reimagined as a ninja. The three little pigs are three little narwhals hiding from a great big shark who will crunch and munch and eat their house for lunch. Little Red Riding Hood decides to stop being rude after the wolf gets sick of her and eats her. The storytelling is consistent across all installments, even with multiple authors. Like the tales that inspired them, these books are text-heavy, making them good fits for long read-alouds or for more experienced readers to enjoy on their own. The same illustrator adorns all the stories with his appealing art. These stories will appeal to young readers unfamiliar with the concept of a fractured fairy tale but may also be unusual enough to attract readers who have already experienced their fair share of them. VERDICT Any of these titles would be a fun addition to large picture book or fairy tale collection.
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