This is a perfectly fine first fairy tales book—sturdy, colorful, and featuring three classics that kids should know. The board book format makes it toddler-proof, and the short versions work for bedtime when you're exhausted.
That said, it's not going to blow anyone's mind. At 24 pages for three stories, you're getting the CliffsNotes version of each tale. Little Red Riding Hood, Three Little Pigs, and The Ugly Duckling are compressed into bite-sized chunks that introduce the basic plots but don't linger on character or detail.
The 4.5 Amazon rating suggests it does what it promises—entertains young kids and survives the drool test. But if you're looking for a fairy tale book that will become a treasured keepsake, you might want something with more substance. This is more like a fairy tale appetizer: it'll whet their appetite for the real stories later.
