


Books in series

#1
The Tale of Snow White and the Widow Queen
2023
Snow White and The Widow Queen marks a re-awakening of the traditional fairy tale. Master of symbolism Jonathan Pageau recounts the familiar narrative in a bold voice as a celebration of our ancient stories. Written for the enjoyment of children, parents will nonetheless find surprising treasures hidden in these pages and discover how so many of Snow White’s secrets have been hiding from them in plain sight.
The book is designed and illustrated with magical richness by Heather Pollington. Her work on some of the world’s most beloved fantasy and fairytale movie franchises has made her an expert in hiding deep meaning in beautiful details.
Snow White and The Widow Queen is the first of eight fairy tale books written by Jonathan Pageau to weave a new and surprising tapestry of well-known characters and narratives, creating a fairy tale world worthy of our great heritage.

#2
The Tale of Jack and the Fallen Giants
2024
A poor boy... a handful of magical beans... a beanstalk... an army of giants... It's a story every child knows... Or is it?
From the mind of Jonathan Pageau and a storytelling tradition older than the Brothers Grimm comes Jack and the Fallen Giants. This numinous retelling of a beloved classic allows modern readers to reclaim the beauty of this well-beloved fairy tale through insightful storytelling and iconic illustrations. Like all great fairy tales, Jack and the Fallen Giants is written to be enjoyed by children, but contains hidden treasures for readers of all ages.
The book is beautifully illustrated by Eloise Scherrer. As a young artist, Eloise was deeply inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and has spent her career giving shape and color to the best of European fantasy literature. Her attention to depth, textures, movement, and light creates whimsical and vivid illustrations that draw the reader into a realm of enchantment and imagination.
Jack and the Fallen Giants is the second volume of a series of eight fairy tale books called Tales for Once & Ever, written by Jonathan Pageau. Together, these stories weave an enchanting tapestry of well-known characters and narratives, ushering modern readers into a fairy tale world worthy of our great heritage.

#3
Rapunzel and the Evil Witch
2025
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair…
From the mind of Jonathan Pageau and a storytelling tradition older than the Brothers Grimm comes Rapunzel and the Evil Witch. This numinous retelling of a beloved classic allows modern readers to reclaim the beauty of this well-beloved fairy tale through insightful storytelling and iconic illustrations. Like all great fairy tales, Rapunzel and the Evil Witch is written to be enjoyed by children, but contains hidden treasures for readers of all ages.
The book is designed and illustrated with a magical richness by Heather Pollington. Her work on some of the world's most beloved fantasy and fairytale movie franchises has made her an expert in hiding deep meaning within beautiful details.
Rapunzel and the Evil Witch is the third volume of a series of eight fairy tale books called Tales for Once & Ever, written by Jonathan Pageau. Together, these stories weave an enchanting tapestry of well-known characters and narratives, ushering modern readers into a fairy tale world worthy of our great heritage.