Book Series · 3 Books

STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales Books

In order from Keep It Simple, Rapunzel! to Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!.

The STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales series is a set of 3 picture books by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, published in 2018. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!
What's That Sound, Cinderella?
What's the Matter with the Three Little Pigs?
Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!
What's That Sound, Cinderella?
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!
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$2659
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!

By Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Jomike Tejido (Illustrator)

A clever Rapunzel uses science, not hair, to escape her tower and teach a prince.

32 pages· 1,593 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Summary: In a twist on the classic tale, Rapunzel is trapped in a tower but relies on her STEM skills instead of her hair. She educates a curious prince on simple machines, turning a fairy tale into a lesson in physics. Can her knowledge save the day and change their fate? Discover how brains triumph over brawn in this innovative adventure.
The complete set

STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales Series

3 books · Published 2018

Series
Sale price
$2659

Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

A clever Rapunzel uses science, not hair, to escape her tower and teach a prince.

Sale price
$2799

What's That Sound, Cinderella?

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Cinderella's STEM adventure turns a fairy tale into a sound science quest.

What's the Matter with the Three Little Pigs?

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Three pigs face a clever wolf who defies their every defense.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales series?

There are 3 books in the STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales series. It began with Keep It Simple, Rapunzel! in 2018, and the newest book, Keep It Simple, Rapunzel!, was published in 2018.

What ages are the STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales book is the longest?

What's the Matter with the Three Little Pigs? is the longest book in the series at 1,682 words (32 pages).

Which STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales book is the shortest?

What's That Sound, Cinderella? is the shortest at 1,460 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales to life.

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Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Author
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Jomike Tejido

Illustrator

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