It's Not About the Rose!

Part of the Easy-to-Read Wonder Tales series

Three friends retell classic tales with surprising twists.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 14 ratings

64 pages· 1,976 words· Est. 22 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Join three friends as they weave familiar tales with unexpected turns. Each book in the series revisits a classic story like Little Red Riding Hood or Cinderella, but with a twist. As one friend begins, the others chime in with their own versions, creating a tapestry of stories from around the world. These easy-to-read books, filled with illustrations, are perfect for young readers eager to explore and enjoy the magic of storytelling. Discover the origins of these tales and ignite a lifelong love of reading with this enchanting series.

From the publisher

Here are five first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story along with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success as they have fun. The series follows three friends who love to share stories. In each book, one is reminded of a well-known story: Little Red Riding Hood in It’s Not About the Hunter!, Beauty and the Beast in It’s Not About the Rose!, Snow White in It’s Not About the Apple!, Cinderella in It’s Not About the Pumpkin!, and Hansel and Gretel in It’s Not About the Crumbs! As one friend starts, the others are reminded of versions they know so each volume has three stories within one framework. The stories come from around the world, and Veronika Martenova Charles provides a note at the end of each book to describe the origins. Easy-To-Read Wonder Tales is a great first step in developing a lifelong love of reading, and it makes a fine companion to Veronika Martenova Charles’s series, Easy-To-Read Spooky Tales.

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