Funny Fairytales

Funny Fairytales by Tim Harris is a laugh-out-loud children’s book that gives five classic stories a wildly fresh spin, brought to life with energetic illustrations by Chris Nielsen. If you love fractured fairytales with cheeky humour and surprising modern touches, this one’s hard to put down.

Inside, familiar favourites go delightfully off-script: Jack’s “magic” beans don’t behave as advertised, Goldilocks is chasing influencer fame, Hansel and Gretel charge straight into trouble, and Red Riding Hood meets a Big Bad Wolf who’s a pun-loving vegetarian. Each tale keeps the fairytale bones you know, then gleefully twists them in unexpected directions.

Perfect for ages 7–10, reluctant readers, classroom read-alouds, and fans of funny middle grade books, Tim Harris’s storytelling is quick, warm and full of playful surprises.

Add it to your shelves for a guaranteed giggle and a clever new take on the classics.