Once upon a Time

by Nick Sharratt

A hilarious choose-your-own-adventure novelty book by a favourite illustrator. Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. But where did she live? In a castle? Or a caravan? A tent? A teapot? What kind of animal is Fred, her pet? And when she meets a magic witch/fairy/toilet who tells her she can have three wishes, what does she wish for? It's up to you, the reader! On each double page of this book there are six different cut-outs to choose from. Just slot the one you want into the picture and create your own story - time and time again! Irreverent, silly and fun, this great book has an endless variety of stories, so parents need never get bored at bedtime!

Genres: Childrens, Storytime, Picture Books

18 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Nick Sharratt is the author-illustrator of numerous books for children, including The Foggy, Foggy Forest and Dinosaurs’ Day Out.
He grew up in Suffolk, Nottinghamshire and Manchester, with his four siblings. He attended Manchester Polytechnic (now called Manchester Metropolitan University) where he completed an art foundation course. He was trained in graphic design at St. Martin's School of Art and took his later inspiration from the pop and graphic art of the 1960s, which he experienced as a child.
He lives in Brighton, England.

Reviews

[Brindi Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is great! very interactive and a different story every time.

*also great for creative storytelling and for going into the schools promoting next year's SLP
(ask Shandra to see book again)

[Gabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fab! I love the idea that the children make up the story as they go along, giving them that freedom as writers and readers.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unique and fun. Wish they were velcro.

[Perfumegirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a Change the story book, it comes with different press out pieces for each page where the child can pick something different to put in the slot and then you read the story to them or they can read it themselves.

My granddaughter and I had the best times with this book, she loved to make it the silliest ever.

A beautiful book to make beautiful memories.

[Library Quine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple story with an ingenious twist; pop-in-the-slot cut outs to customise the tale. Maybe get your storytimers to vote on how the story should proceed?