Elias Zapple's Rhymes From The Cabbage Patch by Elias Zapple

 

 

Elias Zapple has a very witty (and a bit dark) sense of humour, which is exactly why I love his work so much. I am not usually a fan of the twisted, but this book had me laughing out loud at a few spots! Some of the poems rhyme, some do not. Some rhyme and then have a sudden, deadpan line at the end which I love.

The fairytales are new takes on old classics. If you've ever wanted to see Cinderella get her revenge or Little Red join forces with the wolf ala Bonnie and Clyde, then you will love this book. Check it out or be slimed!

 

This book is top shelf!

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*winner of the unofficial Top Shelf book award



I Think I've Lost My Bottom by Darren Lewis

If you're tired of traditional poetry and nursery rhymes, then I Think I've Lost My Bottom is the perfect book for you. The rhymes range from funky to completely zany.

If you felt sorry for the big bad wolf, then you will be fascinated by the way Darren Lewis believes it should have ended.

All in all, a fun rhyming book that we believe you should add to your poetry collection.

Little Bad Wolf And Red Riding Hood by Timothy Tocher, edited by Bruce Lansky

If you ever wanted to see a fairy tale turned on its head then I am here to tell you that you should read Newfangled Fairy Tales. This series of modern day fairy tales will have you laughing until you cry. The story I am reviewing today is called Little Bad Wolf And Red Riding Hood. This is, you guessed it, a modern day telling of Red Riding Hood which still teaches the same moral lesson. 

Don't talk to strangers! While I break this rule all the time, it really is good advice, especially for little kids. 

Now, let me tell you about the story. In this story, Little Bad Wolf is the big bad wolf's son. He sees Red in the woods and decides to help her out with her basket. I won't tell you the whole story. You need to go get it and read it! But I will tell you that I couldn't put this piece down from the moment I started reading it. It is well written and quite a lot of fun. 

One thing I do wish is that Red was in it a bit more. She only made two appearances, one at the beginning and one at the end and she is my favourite character. I thought Little Bad Wolf was kind of smart but I didn't really like Big Bad Wolf. My guess, though, is that the author doesn't want you to like Big Bad Wolf. He is the Big Bad Wolf, after all.