Funny Fairytales by Tim Harris

Five funny fairytales retold with a twist from beloved author and award winner at the Koala Awards, Tim Harris! Illustrated by award-winning artist, Chris Nielsen.

You’ve all seen the sensational headlines . . . Kid trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans. Kid climbs the beanstalk into the clouds. Kid faces off against a terrifying giant. But what REALLY went down that day? Was it something that Jack did that forced his mother to sell the beloved family cow? How did Jack REALLY get his hands on the magic beans? Was the giant as fearsome as his reputation suggests? And what did Jack REALLY do with all of those gold coins?

Five hilarious illustrated fairytales from the award-winning author of the Ratbags and Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables series, and acclaimed illustrator, Chris Nielsen.

About the Author: Tim Harris is the bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids, including Toffle Towers, Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables and Exploding Endings.

A former primary school teacher of 15 years, Tim fills his stories with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Tim’s ‘humour with heart’ writing style has seen his books receive multiple awards, including five KOALA Honour Books (2017, 2019, two in 2020, and 2021) and a CBCA Notable (2018). His books have been published in Australia and the USA, and have been translated into numerous languages.

An advocate for creativity and short stories, Tim conducts presentations and workshops that are both dynamic and entertaining. He is a sought-after presenter, having worked in hundreds of schools across Australia.

Tim lives in Sydney with his wife and four young children.

21 Jul 2026
 

Funny Fairytales by Tim Harris ISBN 9781761355141