Jack, check out Nursery Rhymes for Modern Times by Felix Dennis, Ebury press good source for adapted nursery rhymes, it has reference to current affairs, social issues and youth culture. Really interesting illustration. Could you look at Marina Warner - From the Beast to the Blonde, feminist standing and the role of the blonde in fairytales, good referencing to culture, society and fables. You should be able to get this at Waterstones.