Book Series · 3 Books

Traditional Tales with a Twist Books

In order from The Ant and the Big Bad Bully Goat to The Talkative Tortoise.

The Traditional Tales with a Twist series is a set of 3 picture books by Andrew Fusek Peters, published between 2007 and 2011. Written for ages 4–7, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

The Ant and the Big Bad Bully Goat

By Andrew Fusek Peters, Anna Wadham (Illustrator)

Badger's peaceful home is threatened by a fearsome intruder. Can unexpected help save the day?

32 pages

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Summary: Badger's tranquil life is upended when a notorious bully, Big Bad Bully Goat, invades his burrow. Even Badger's bravest friends are too frightened to intervene. Just as all hope seems lost, an unlikely ally emerges, challenging the notion that size determines strength. Will this surprising turn of events help Badger reclaim his home? Discover the twist in this retelling of a classic Iberian tale.

The complete set

Traditional Tales with a Twist Series

3 books · Published 2007–2011

Series

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$858

The Ant and the Big Bad Bully Goat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

Badger's peaceful home is threatened by a fearsome intruder. Can unexpected help save the day?

Series

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$899

Dingo Dog and the Billabong Storm

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

Bush animals unite to outsmart a bullying dingo.

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$899

The Talkative Tortoise

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011

A tortoise's vanity leads to a cracked shell in this Himalayan folktale.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Traditional Tales with a Twist series?

There are 3 books in the Traditional Tales with a Twist series. It began with The Ant and the Big Bad Bully Goat in 2007, and the newest book, The Talkative Tortoise, was published in 2011.