The Brave Little Seamstress

Written by Mary Pope Osborne · Illustrated by Giselle Potter

A seamstress's boast leads to unexpected adventures with giants.

4.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings

40 pages· 1,996 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

A seamstress, proud of swatting seven flies with one blow, embarks on a journey wearing a coat proclaiming her feat. Mistaken for a giant slayer, she faces unexpected challenges. Can her wit and courage navigate a world of giants and magic? Discover how a simple misunderstanding turns into an epic adventure.

From the publisher

“Goodness!” the little seamstress said. “I’ve killed seven flies with one blow.” And to mark the event, she took out her favorite coat and stitched on the back: SEVEN WITH ONE BLOW! Proud of her amazing feat, the brave little seamstress sets off to tell the world. It’s not her fault if, along the way, a giant sees her coat and thinks she slayed seven giants, now is it? Based on the classic fairy tale “The Brave Little Tailor,” Mary Pope Osborne’s spirited retelling – this time starring a gutsy seamstress – and Giselle Potter’s charming illustrations take you to a magical world where a little heroine meets even the biggest challenges with wit and imagination.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 1,996
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~620L

Themes & topics

Books about bravery Books about imagination Books about lying Books about queens Books about girls and women

What readers & critics say

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4.0

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3.5

“This should be called The Clever Little Seamstress--while it was fun to see how the seamstress would outsmart (and sometimes lie to) those she went up against, the beginning of the story, which is also the premise for the entire book, seemed even more silly than the tasks she completed throughout. These illustrations aren't my favorite style.”

B is for Bookworm

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3.0

“I didn't really get it. It was a tad random. A bit violent. Actually quite violent.”

Mr. Staccato

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