Ahh I would totally read those and I reckon my older two would get a kick out of them as well :) I thought the covers looked vaguely fammiliar fairy tale too XD
I don't get that post-depression thing after reading, usually the most annoying thing is having to put it back on the shelf (as it lives on my bedside table while being read) in the right spot!
Yes it probably would be right up your alley. I could see it as an animated series :)