Brave Miss Muffet - by Dori Graham

About the Book

When Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet a spider scared her away, or so the story goes. But not this Miss Muffet! Not only does she find the spider interesting, she isn't afraid of a series of other so-called frightening animals. Can the story's narrator find anything to scare this brave Miss Muffet away?

Book Synopsis

When Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, a spider scared her away . . . or so the story goes. Not this Miss Muffet, however! Not only does she find the spider interesting, but she isn't afraid of a series of other so-called frightening animals. Can the narrator find anything to scare this brave Miss Muffet away? Brave Miss Muffet is a delightful picture book that starts off a whole new spin on the classic nursery rhyme. The book features: A Fresh, Modern Look at an Old Story: See how one of the world's most famous nursery rhymes can be retold in a way that defies expectations and presents an updated and more enlightened version of the familiar title character. A Brave Young Female Protagonist: Watch this new version of Miss Muffet display her fearlessness as she is confronted by a succession of seemingly scary animals that fail to frighten her. Humor: Smile at the book's lighthearted, charming storytelling approach, in which the narrator actively tries to find animals that will scare Miss Muffet-and even gets into an extended conversation with her throughout the storyline. Vibrant, colorful illustrations: Gaze at the unique, expressive, fun visuals that help bring the story to life.

About the Author

Dori Graham lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana with her phenomenal wife, ornery dog, and diva cat. Working every day as a school librarian, teacher, and writer, Dori gets to be all three things that her eight-year-old self wanted to be when she grew up. She wholeheartedly believes in the power of books, the ability to turn fears into opportunities, and the existence of dragons.