About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the patterns in stories and is ready for a playful, meta-fictional challenge. It is the perfect choice for a child who enjoys being 'in on the joke' and has a burgeoning sense of humor regarding logic and subverted expectations. Jeremiah sets off through the Dark Woods to solve the mystery of his grandmother's stolen strawberry tarts. Along the way, he encounters a cast of familiar faces, from Goldilocks to the Three Bears, but none of them behave quite as you remember. This delightful mystery fosters creative thinking and resilience while celebrating the cozy bond between a grandson and his grandmother. It is a gentle yet clever adventure that rewards attentive listeners and young readers alike.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. While it features 'thievery' and 'robbers,' the tone is absurdist and humorous rather than threatening. There is no real danger, only the mild peril of a fairy tale woods.
