Books with title Once Upon a Twice

Fall in love with bestselling author Kate Forster’s new romance. Cinda’s backpacking trip takes an unexpected turn when she meets gorgeous, fun-loving and incredibly wealthy Ludo in Italy. Suddenly, Cinda is thrust into the heady, glamorous world of the super rich, and she’s hanging out on yachts and villas all over Europe. It’s the ultimate summer fling – what more could a girl want?It’s only when Cinda meets Gus, Ludo’s equally gorgeous twin brother – and heir to the Sardinian throne – that she starts to realise true happiness is not just about how much you party. And that true love can be found in the most unexpected places.Both princes are determined to win Cinda’s heart, and one of them will throw everything away to be with her ... but will it be the right one?

A hilarious choose-your-own-adventure novelty book by a favourite illustrator. Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. But where did she live? In a castle? Or a caravan? A tent? A teapot? What kind of animal is Fred, her pet? And when she meets a magic witch/fairy/toilet who tells her she can have three wishes, what does she wish for? It's up to you, the reader! On each double page of this book there are six different cut-outs to choose from. Just slot the one you want into the picture and create your own story - time and time again! Irreverent, silly and fun, this great book has an endless variety of stories, so parents need never get bored at bedtime!

Ever since he was a little boy, Bard had a unique ability to turn words and sentences into amazing stories. These stories captivated everyone in his village. But one day, Bard suddenly stops speaking . . . Will the villagers be able to solve the problem? Will Bard ever tell his wonderful stories again? Find out in this beautiful story of friendship that reveals the magic of storytelling.

This fable of a little leaf looking for his purpose will delight children and their caretakers.The whirling, swirling adventures of an ordinary little leaf high on a tree, struggling to find its purpose. The leaf watches baby birds break out of their shells and grow until they learn to fly. Caterpillars wrap themselves in silk and emerge as magnificent butterflies. Warm sunny days get shorter and windy chilly nights grow longer. The little leaf is terribly worried that it should be transforming too. It no longer noticed anything other than the thoughts spinning in its head. The leaf held on to the tree with all its might, growing exhausted as increasingly cooler winds blew. Then one day, the leaf noticed it had become a beautiful crimson color. And it became aware that maybe, maybe it was time for the leaf to fly too. The leaf was very tired, so it just let go. As it danced and twirled to the ground in the amber sunlight, the leaf finally learns its own unique purpose.

*The sequel to The Ugly Stepsister* Seven years have passed since Kat left Athelia. Through the intervention of the goblin king’s baby daughter, the book is re-opened and Kat is transported back to Story World. Upon learning she is given a second chance, Edward is determined not to let her go this time. His chance of succeeding, however, seems like nil. Kat doesn’t remember anything of their past, she loathes life at court, and she’s anxious to return to the modern world. Not to mention that there’s a price to pay for tampering with the book again…

By the middle grades, children know the storylines of familiar fairytales, which makes them all the funnier when they veer off in different directions. Good ‘fractured fairytales’ twist the child reader’s perspective on the story, showing other possibilities. From a frog, who thinks he’s Sleeping Beauty, to a cool-rappin’ fairy godmother who sends Cinderella to a Hip-Hop Ball, to a boy who waits beneath a stone bridge to fool trolls, Once Upon a Twisted Tale is a rollicking, rhyme-filled poetry collection that can be read for sheer amusement or used in a classroom to compare original tales to the twisted tales as per Language Arts requirements.

When Sarie's teacher says, "Children, take out your reading books," a sick feeling grips Sarie. The words trip up her tongue and she stutters and stammers, making the children in the back row giggle. But there are two people who sympathise: her schoolfriend Emile, and Ou Missus, the old lady living over the veld. One Sunday, Sarie comes across an old copy of Cinderella and begs Ou Missus to read it to her, Ou Missus says, "No - we will read it together." Sarie's confidence grows, until the day comes when the school principal says to Sarie, "You read beautifully!"

Princess had it all: an entire wing devoted just to her and her treasures. She loved playing with her many toys and stuffed animals, but one day as she and her toys were having a tea party, she realized something was missing. Maybe it’s time I get a real pet, she thought.She told the Queen what she wanted, and the Queen brought in all kinds of interesting animals—so many, in fact, that Princess quickly became overwhelmed with new friends. How was she going to be able to pick just one?