Book Series · 4 Books

It’s Not a Fairy Tale Books

In order from It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk to It's Not the Three Little Pigs.

The It’s Not a Fairy Tale series is a set of 4 picture books by Josh Funk, published between 2017 and 2022. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk

By Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor (Illustrator)

Jack defies his fairy tale's script, rewriting his own adventure.

40 pages· 916 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Summary: Jack rebels against his fairy tale's bossy narrator, refusing to trade his cow for magic beans or steal from a giant. As he takes control of his story, unexpected twists unfold. Will Jack's new path lead to chaos or triumph? Discover a hilarious retelling filled with surprises and hidden fairy tale creatures.

In reading order

It’s Not a Fairy Tale Series

4 books · Published 2017–2022

#1 in Series

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$1697

It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Jack defies his fairy tale's script, rewriting his own adventure.

#2 in Series

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$1697

It's Not Hansel and Gretel

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

Siblings rewrite their fairy tale, challenging the storyteller's version.

#3 in Series

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$1799

It's Not Little Red Riding Hood

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Little Red faces unexpected twists and quirky characters on her journey to Grandma's house.

#4 in Series

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$1697

It's Not the Three Little Pigs

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

Four pigs rewrite their fairy tale, challenging the narrator and a lurking wolf.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the It’s Not a Fairy Tale series?

There are 4 books in the It’s Not a Fairy Tale series. It began with It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk in 2017, and the newest book, It's Not the Three Little Pigs, was published in 2022.