What’s the book about?
He’ll Huff and He’ll Puff and You’ll Laugh the House Down!
A hilarious fairytale mash-up through the eyes of the big bad wolf as you’ve never seen him before! Perfect for fans of Shrek!
Thrown out of the pack for being a weakling, Laurence the Wolf is down on his luck. He knows he’s strong, and brave, and cool, but nobody else seems to think so. What’s more, he’s STARVING. A clever plot to gobble up Little Red Riding Hood once and for all is foiled by all the creatures of the fairytale forest and just as things are getting desperate, he catches a whiff of something delicious. Could those be… vegetables?
A laugh-out-loud new series of familiar fairytales reported by the characters who know it best.
Recommended for:
Ages 7+.
Three reasons to read it:
- We all know Little Red Riding Hood’s story right? Or do we…? Ben Miller has created a fast-paced, diary-style book that shows not everyone (and not every fairytale character) is who you expect them to be. It’s a spin-off of a classic fairytale that turns expectations on its head, making for a fun read – especially for reluctant readers.
- Gorgeously illustrated by Elisa Paganelli, favourite fairytale characters are brought to life, complementing Ben Miller’s quick-witted prose. Together, they create a compellingly hilarious tale with deeper messages that are seamlessly told.
- If your avid reader is a fan of Ben Miller, this latest addition to his collection will have young fans grinning from ear to ear, from beginning to end. And if your child is new to his works, they’ve got a range of books to discover, including firm favourites such as How I Became a Dog Called Midnight, Diary of a Christmas Elf, and more.
Buy a copy of Diary of a Big Bad Wolf here.
About the author:
Ben Miller is the bestselling author of magical stories for the whole family: The Night I Met Father Christmas, The Boy Who Made the World Disappear, The Day I Fell into a Fairy Tale, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight, Diary of a Christmas Elf, and The Night We Got Stuck in a Story. He is an actor, director, and comedian best known for The Armstrong & Miller Show, the Johnny English and Paddington films, BBC’s Death in Paradise, and recent Netflix smash Bridgerton.
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