Tropes Tag

You know that moment when you think you know exactly where a picture book is going—then WHAM! It zigs instead of zags? We LOVE that.

In fact, flipping a familiar trope is one of the smartest—and funniest—ways to craft a story that feels fresh and unforgettable.

Take a tired theme like “a scary monster under the bed.” Now make that monster terrified of the dark. Suddenly, readers are wide-eyed, giggling, and totally hooked.

Here are three picture books that start with something familiar… and then twist it like a curly fry.

Twisted Trope Example 1:

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