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A Fairy Tale Flip Like You’ve Never Seen!
When Minimoni and her friends are asked to perform a traditional play—with a brave knight, a scared princess, and a scary dragon—they have a very different idea. Why follow the old script when you can create your own epic adventure? Get ready for a show full of surprises, giggles, and imagination!
A bold, hilarious, and empowering picture book that turns classic fairy tales upside down! From the beloved Minimoni series, this story is perfect for kids ages 3–6 who love creativity, friendship, and a good laugh.
Available in both English and Spanish editions!
- A Fresh Take on Classic Tales – Say goodbye to outdated roles! Minimoni and her friends rewrite the story with courage, creativity, and teamwork.
- Vibrant, Expressive Illustrations – Bursting with color and personality, Rocío Bonilla’s artwork brings every scene to life.
- Empowering for Young Readers – Encourages kids to challenge stereotypes, think independently, and embrace their unique voices.
- Trusted Minimoni Series – Loved by parents, teachers, and kids around the world for its heart, humor, and imagination.
- Perfect Gift for Ages 3–6 – Ideal for storytime, classroom reading, or as a birthday or holiday gift for curious little minds.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books to nonfiction and fairy tales.
"In this Spanish import, precocious Minimoni and friends ponder big questions while preparing to stage a production of Saint George and the Dragon. Tan-skinned, tousle-haired Minimoni, clad once more in a black-and-white striped tunic, sits reading a book aloud. As the child narrates, the art shifts to sepia tones, depicting a long-ago land plagued by a ferocious dragon. Minimoni’s story is interrupted as a racially diverse group of kids (and a hulking but sweet-faced dragon appalled by its literary counterpart) recoil in horror. “Are you sure we want to pick such an unpleasant story for the end-of-year play?” asks one. (“And what an awful beast, that dragon!” the dragon chimes in.) As the narrative continues, Minimoni tries to deflect criticism, but our young hero’s feminist sensibilities are offended at a plot point that involves the king granting his daughter’s hand in marriage to anyone willing to slay the dragon. The kids seek advice from a brown-skinned librarian, who points out that the story reflects the sensibilities of its time. The youngsters stick to the old version of the tale, but they address audiences—and readers—at the end of the show: “THAT’S HOW THEY TOLD STORIES IN THE 13th CENTURY!” Clever use of casting (the dragon dons a blond wig and plays the princess) and props, thoughtful dialogue, slyly funny illustrations, and that fourth wall–breaking conclusion result in a tale that will please revisionists and literary purists alike. Inventive and imaginative; sure to spur conversations on revisiting outdated classics." —Kirkus Reviews
"Delightfully meta and sure to provoke discussions!" —Queen Anne Book Company LLC, Bookseller
Rocio Bonilla was born in Barcelona and began her career working in painting, muralism, photography, pedagogy, and advertising, but motherhood inspired her to leave the latter to create hand-painted murals for children's spaces. In 2011, she entered publishing as an illustrator and debuted as an author in 2014. To date, she has published about 50 books, sometimes collaborating with other authors. Her award-winning work has been translated into more than 20 languages. She lives in Barcelona.