Books with author Bethan Woollvin

The wicked witch has Rapunzel trapped…but not for long!Rapunzel lives all alone in a tall, dark tower. Under the threat of a witch’s fearsome curse, the poor girl seems doomed to a life in captivity. But is Rapunzel frightened? Oh no, not she!With irreverent humor and striking illustrations, the creator of Little Red puts an empowering and delightfully dark twist on a classic story of a helpless damsel.

From the award-winning Bethan Woollvin, creator of the iconic Little Red and Rapunzel comes Hansel and Gretel, a very funny twist on the classic fairy tale printed in vibrant pantone inks.Naughty little Hansel and Gretel ransack Willow the good witch's gingerbread cottage and play havoc with her spells, driving the poor witch to her wit's end with magical mischief and mayhem. They gobble all her yummy food, smash her potion bottles and even conjure the cat to the size of a house! Can Willow ever put a stop to the chaos?Bethan Woollvin has been shortlisted for both the Klaus Flugge Prize 2017 and the Little Rebels Award 2017, as well as winning an AOI Award 2017. Little Red, winner of the Macmillan Prize 2014, was named one of the ten New York Times Best Illustrated Books in 2016.

The inventive, award-winning debut picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Bethan WoollvinNew York Times Best Illustrated Book The big bad wolf has a plan…but so does Little Red!On her way to Grandma’s house, Little Red meets a wolf. Which might scare some little girls, but not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is up to, and she’s not going to let him get away with it.In this updated fairy tale with a feminist twist, author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin (creator of Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, and Bo the Brave) uses sly humor, striking visuals, and a bit of bravery and ingenuity to turn a familiar tale on its head for modern readers.Also by Bethan Woollvin:Bo the BraveHansel & GretelRapunzelTeacher’s Guide and Activity Kit available!CCBC Choices (Folklore, Mythology, and Traditional Literature) – Cooperative Children’s Book CenterBest Children’s Books of the Year – Bank Street College of Education

A brave little girl learns who the real monsters are in this brilliantly funny original fairy tale from New York Times Best Illustrated Book-winner Bethan Woollvin. “A great book to delve into what heroes are made of. Highly recommended.” ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWBo wants to be just like her brothers and capture a fearsome monster, but Bo is small―too small to catch a monster. Or so her brothers say. Luckily, Bo isn’t one to take no for an answer, and so she sets off on a quest to catch a monster of her own. Can she defeat the furious griffin, conquer the hideous kraken, and triumph over the monstrous dragon? Or has Bo got the wrong idea about who the real monsters are? Author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin, creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, delivers an original fairy tale with a spirited female protagonist, a vibrant medieval backdrop, and a clever twist ending. Also by Bethan Woollvin: Hansel & GretelLittle RedRapunzelActivity Kit available!

The inventive, award-winning debut picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Bethan WoollvinNew York Times Best Illustrated Book The big bad wolf has a plan…but so does Little Red!On her way to Grandma’s house, Little Red meets a wolf. Which might scare some little girls, but not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is up to, and she’s not going to let him get away with it.In this updated fairy tale with a feminist twist, author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin (creator of Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, and Bo the Brave) uses sly humor, striking visuals, and a bit of bravery and ingenuity to turn a familiar tale on its head for modern readers.Also by Bethan Woollvin:Bo the BraveHansel & GretelRapunzelTeacher’s Guide and Activity Kit available!CCBC Choices (Folklore, Mythology, and Traditional Literature) – Cooperative Children’s Book CenterBest Children’s Books of the Year – Bank Street College of Education

An ingenious retelling of the classic fairy tale that will have young readers wondering who the real villain is. From New York Times Best Illustrated Book-winner Bethan Woollvin.“Delicious.” ―Kirkus Reviews“Wicked fun.” ―The Horn Book MagazineDeep in the forest lives a witch named Willow. She is a good witch who only uses good magic―until she meets Hansel and Gretel.Willow never used to worry about messy breadcrumb trails. Or entire portions of her gingerbread house being devoured. Or anyone fiddling with her spells and magic books and causing a ruckus. But Hansel and Gretel are two very naughty and very rude children, and they are trying Willow’s patience.This subversive retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” from Bethan Woollvin, award-winning creator of Little Red and Rapunzel, features striking and humorous visuals and a deliciously wicked twist ending that is sure to surprise and delight.Also by Bethan Woollvin:Bo the BraveLittle RedRapunzelActivity Kit available!

A feisty little girl learns who the real monsters are in this brilliantly funny Medieval adventure from the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Little Red, Bethan Woollvin.Once upon a time, far far away, lived a little girl called Bo who wanted to be just like her brothers, and capture a fearsome monster.Bo is small, too small to catch a monster - or so her brothers say. But this little girl isn't one to take no for an answer, so she sets off on a quest to catch a monster of her own. Can she defeat the furious griffin, conquer the hideous kraken and triumph over the monstrous dragon? And if not, can she make friends with them?I Can Catch a Monster is a sassy and vibrant picture book from the Macmillan Prize-winning creator of Little Red, Rapunzel and Hansel and Gretel, Bethan Woollvin.

Zoooooooom! We're off on an exciting space adventure in our rocket to meet all the planets of the solar system.Join in with the rhymes and spot all the smiley-faced, friendly planets, from shimmering Saturn to mighty Mars. Little ones will have a blast (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, read-aloud, story-led picture book. It's perfect for all would-be astronauts!