Using rhythmic text to help build reading skills, combined with friendly illustrations, the books in this series offer quirky, humourous retellings of traditional children's tales.
Carle's books all have an educational element – they teach about animals, numbers, colours and nature – but a big part of their appeal is that they are not didactic or laboured, but light and entertaining. There's warmth and humour there too
—— JuniorEric Carle . . . has an unfailing magic. His gentle, glowing collages are satisfying for parent and child
—— The TimesKing of comedy
—— GuardianHis books are preposterously entertaining
—— Observer