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Mara Alperin

  • 5 stars across 10 books
    When not writing, Mara enjoys reading, hiking, baking cupcakes and playing Ultimate Frisbee. She is based in Richmond, London. My First Fairy Tales are her first books for Little Tiger Press. Kate Pankhurst has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the University of Central Lancashire and was the highest placed undergraduate in the Macmillan Prize for Picture Book Illustration. She has written her own series, Mariella Mystery Investigates. She now lives in Leeds with her partner and two house rabbits!
    3rd February 2014

    Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    When Goldilocks sneaks into the three bears' cottage, no one seems to be home. But the bears soon return from their walk... More

    (22 reviews)
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    1st April 2011

    Gingerbread Man

    This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as y... More

    (16 reviews)
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    16th March 2011

    The Ugly Duckling

    (15 reviews)
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    1st January 2013

    Little Red Riding Hood

    A beloved fairy tale, retold for young children in classic picture book format. Arriving at Granny's cottage, Little Red... More

    (14 reviews)
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    1st September 2015

    Jack And the Beanstalk

    The classic English fairytale, specially rewritten for young children and brought to life with stunning illustrations. J... More

    (11 reviews)
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    2nd March 2015

    The Three Little Pigs

    Three little pigs set off to build new homes for themselves. But someone big and bad soon comes looking for a tasty pigg... More

    (10 reviews)
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    1st March 2012

    Chicken Licken: Ladybird First Favourite Tales

    Based on the traditional fairy tale Chicken Licken, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in ev... More

    (9 reviews)
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    1st July 2016

    The Elves and the Shoemaker

    The classic tale of the mischievous elves who make beautiful shoes when nobody is looking, especially re-written for chi... More

    (9 reviews)
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    3rd February 2014

    The Three Billy Goats Gruff

    When three billy goat brothers reach the bridge to the meadow, a slobbering troll blocks their path. The brothers are ... More

    (8 reviews)
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    1st March 2014

    Rumpelstiltskin

    (4 reviews)
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