Fairy Tales for Mr. Barker

By Jessica Ahlberg

As a fan of the author’s parents and fairy tale re-tellings, I was excited to see this book. The illustrations are very reminiscent of The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum. Lots of incredible detail and humor included in the illustrations make this a joy to re-read as you always see something new. The pages include cleverly placed cut-outs that add to the story. This book would work well for teachers studying fairy tales, for independent reading, or a read aloud.

Review by Jessica Riggs, Robert Frost Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades K-2

Fairy Tales for Mr. Barker: A Peep-Through Book
By Jessica Ahlberg
Candlewick Press
24 pages
Release Date: March 8, 2016

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2016 Picture Books, Dogs Picture Books, Fairy Tale Adaptations, Fairy Tales, Fairy Tales for Mr. Barker, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Imagination Picture Books, Jack and the Beanstalk, Jessica Ahlberg, Jessica Riggs, Peek-through Books, Sleeping Beauty, The Three Little Pigs