Perfectly Awkward Tales

Perfectly Awkward Tales: Girl heroes from around the world discover their hidden gifts in this series of smart, funny and crazy adventures. Adapted from inspiring fairy tales by Princess Ivana (a real princess), Magdalene Smith, and Marisa Smith. Gorgeous full-page illustrations by award-winning artist Hanna Barczyk. Ages 6-10.

Vasilisa is from Russia. She is only ten years old, but must outsmart Baba Yaga, a powerful witch with iron teeth who likes to have children for supper. (Not as a guest, but as the main course ) With the help of her faithful doll, Inti, Vasilisa discovers the power of her gift. Intuition.

Award Winning Team:

Hanna Barczyk is a conceptual artist whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, among others. She has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Creative Quarterly and 3x3 (Magazine of Contemporary Illustration).

Authors Princess Ivana, Magdalene Smith, and Marisa Smith have been the recipients of a Mom's Choice Award, SheKnows Best Book and Editor's Choice Award, and National Parenting Publication Award.

Look for Upcoming Perfectly Awkward Tales: Aila & Determination (Scotland) Ninetta & Confidence (Italy) Color & Creativity Coloring Book (Color all 3 Adventures )