Little Jake is old enough to hunt alone and decides he needs a bear rug to keep him warm during the cold winter nights.

Classic fairy tales meet tongue-in-cheek humor in this hilarious read-aloud--illustrated by a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator--about a goblin and a troll as they set out to find the rudest child of all and teach her some manners! Goblin and Troll are headed to town for tea, hoping they don't run into any wretched children. Children are smelly and rude! Goblin has an idea: they'll find the rudest child of all and have it for dinner! Filled with a cast of familiar storytime characters like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, here's a fresh read-aloud with the feel of a classic fairy tale. Chock-full of rude characters and sly humor, and with a twist ending, this surprising story is sure to leave kids roaring with laughter.

OF COURSE you think I was the bad guy, terrifying poor little Jack. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

When Goldie Socks takes a shortcut through the woods when she is late for school, she comes across an intriguing cottage made of books.

While pirates Papa, Mama, and Baby are away from their seaworthy sloop, Goldilocks comes aboard and makes herself useful.

Originally published: London: Wayland, 2008.

Little Jake and his dad are dropped off by bush plane out in the tundra for a do it yourself caribou adventure. Little Jake is bowhunting while his dad is using a rifle. After the caribou hunt they are picked up by their guide and go on a river rafting float hunt for moose. They are in for a big surprise while calling moose.