Books like Previously by Allan Ahlberg
In "Previously," author Allan Ahlberg reimagines familiar nursery rhyme and fairy‑tale characters such as Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack and Jill, the Frog Prince, Cinderella, and the Gingerbread Man. The stories unfold in reverse order, with each adventure connected to those that follow, creating a playful, interwoven narrative for young readers.
First publish date: August 28, 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Allan Ahlberg
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