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Funny Fairytales
  • Published: 21 July 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761355141
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $21.00

Funny Fairytales

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21 July 2026
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Five hilarious fairytales retold with a twist from beloved author and award winner at the Koala Awards, Tim Harris! Illustrated by award-winning artist Chris Nielsen.

Get ready to LAUGH OUT LOUD as bestselling author Tim Harris reveals the SENSATIONAL true stories behind our most beloved fairytales.

FIVE classic fairytales.
FIVE ridiculous twists.
ONE very funny book.

Jack's magical beans are REALLY not what he expected, Goldilocks is chasing influencer fame, Hansel and Gretel meet trouble head-on and Red Riding Hood's Big Bad Wolf is a pun-loving vegetarian.

Strap yourself in for five hilarious fractured fairytales from the KOALA-award-winning author of the Ratbags and Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables series, and CBCA award-winning illustrator Chris Nielsen.
  • Published: 21 July 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761355141
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $21.00
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About the authors

Tim Harris

Tim Harris is the bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids, including Toffle Towers, Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables and Exploding Endings. A former primary school teacher of 15 years, Tim fills his stories with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Tim’s ‘humour with heart’ writing style has seen his books receive multiple awards, including five KOALA Honour Books (2017, 2019, two in 2020, and 2021) and a CBCA Notable (2018). His books have been published in Australia and the USA, and have been translated into numerous languages. An advocate for creativity and short stories, Tim conducts presentations and workshops that are both dynamic and entertaining. He is a sought-after presenter, having worked in hundreds of schools across Australia. Tim lives in Sydney with his wife and four young children.
portrait photo of Tim Harris

Praise for Funny Fairytales

Children aged 8 and up will have fun making connections to the original stories and will have opportunities to compare the two versions. Nielsen’s line-drawn illustrations add an extra layer of humour and accessibility. Fractured fairytales are a well-established form, and this collection could support classroom exploration of the genre . . . A highly accessible book that will likely appeal to readers who enjoy Andy Griffiths’s humour or the Nanny Piggins series.

Erin Wamala, Books + Publishing