Books with title Once Upon a Twice

A cautionary tale for mice reminiscent of Carroll’s Jabberwocky!Out in the open, in the clear,Where any wisenmouse would fear,Jam licks his paw, he grooms an ear,And never hears approaching hisssss . . .What will happen to the brave mouse Jam when he breaks the rules and goes for a moonlit adventure against the advice of the elder mice?Award-winning illustrator Barry Moser has created a dark and vivid mouse world to complement this cautionary tale full of clever nonsense words and rhyming prose that will keep kids on the edge of their seats.

“Once Upon a Twinkle is a delightful read for all ages, especially for children, parents and caregivers. Maria Angeliadis has spent a lifetime of Christian commitment in the service of spiritual education for children. This, her first book, is beautifully written for children of all ages. Don't let those who are special in your life miss the joy of this tale!” – Rev. Stanley S. HarakasOnce upon the twinkle of a star, the heavens were illumined, as all shined within the magnificence of the Lord. Millions of stars glittered and sparkled throughout the beautiful night sky, shining so beautifully for all to see. Have you ever just looked up at the twinkling stars in the night sky and wonder how those stars twinkle? They are a wonderful gift from our Heavenly Father. Have you ever been amazed by the gifts God has given us? Have you ever just thanked God for those gifts? One little girl named Mia chose to thank Him, and she often spoke to Him about her love. She loved our Lord so much; she didn’t think she could love anything or anyone as much as she loved Him. However, God knew. Follow the story Mia tells as she grows from a young child to a woman who is growing old. Find out the things she thanks our Heavenly Father for. Read of the events in Mia’s life that show her how God loves all the His children. Then, each night, as you gaze upon the Heavens, remember those twinkles of a stars, how they help the heavens be illumined, and that they all twinkle within the magnificence of the Lord.

When Annabella is pulled into her storybook, she thinks it’s a dream come true. But it’s not long before her new reality reveals its darker side and she finds herself in the middle of a war, the stakes far greater than she could have imagined. When Annabella’s parents fall victim to a family curse, the only chance she has at saving them is by completing the story the right way. With a charming assistant and an arrogant prince, it’s up to Annabella to complete the story to save both herself and those she cares about, or she will be trapped in The Land of Dreams forever.

How would Little Red Riding Hood's story play if we heard it from the viewpoint of the wolf, and what's the real scuttlebutt about the seven dwarves? Whether they're told to us as bedtime treats or viewed as Disney movies, fairy tales fuel our imagination. Now fantasy's finest indulge themselves and offer us some wonderful new versions of these treasured tales. Maybe the wolf should get to eat at least one little pig. Perhaps Cinderella was really a master schemer in her own right. Could Sleeping Beauty have had a problem with narcolepsy? Whatever readers' favorite story is, they're bound to find it in this treasure trove of carefully fractured fairy tales.