Book Series · 8 Books

Scary Tales Retold Books

In order from Little Dead Riding Hood to Dinner of Doom.

The Scary Tales Retold series is a set of 8 picture books by Wiley Blevins, published between 2016 and 2023. Written for ages 5–9, most books run about 25 pages.

Little Dead Riding Hood
Cinderella and the Vampire Prince
Snow White and the Seven Trolls
The Princess and the Poison Pea
Ten Missing Princesses
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Little Dead Riding Hood
Sale price
$674
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Little Dead Riding Hood

By Wiley Blevins, Steve Cox (Illustrator)

A twisted tale where the heroine and wolf join forces in the forest.

24 pages· 569 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Paperback
Summary: In a dark twist on the classic tale, Little Dead Riding Hood never escapes the Wolf. Instead, she allies with him, luring unsuspecting children into the forest. What sinister plans do they have, and who will fall into their trap? Discover a chilling reimagining where the lines between predator and prey blur, and the forest holds secrets darker than ever imagined.
The complete set

Scary Tales Retold Series

8 books · Published 2016–2023

Series
Sale price
$674

Little Dead Riding Hood

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

A twisted tale where the heroine and wolf join forces in the forest.

Sale price
$858

Cinderella and the Vampire Prince

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

A girl defies fate, ruling the night with a mysterious prince.

Sale price
$2659

Snow White and the Seven Trolls

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

A spellbound princess awaits rescue, but who will be forgotten when the prince arrives?

The Princess and the Poison Pea

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017

A royal marriage hides a deadly secret. Will love conquer all?

Ten Missing Princesses

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017

A soldier unravels a royal mystery of nightly dancing.

Sale price
$674

The Bremen Town Ghosts

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017

Animals flee cruel masters seeking a new life.

Sale price
$858

Dinner of Doom

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2023

A cursed dinner threatens a servant's chance at a royal marriage.

Sale price
$858

The Snake Prince's Secret

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2023

A retelling of a tale where jealousy and greed twist fate.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Scary Tales Retold series?

There are 8 books in the Scary Tales Retold series. It began with Little Dead Riding Hood in 2016, and the newest book, Dinner of Doom, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Scary Tales Retold books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Scary Tales Retold to life.

01

Wiley Blevins

Author
02

Steve Cox

Illustrator
03

Patrick Girouard

Illustrator

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