"Sleeping Cutie" by Andrea Davis Pinkney is a delightful children's story that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. In this modern twist, the tale focuses on a princess named Tally who is known for her beauty but is also a strong, independent girl with a mind of her own. When she is cursed to sleep for a hundred years, the story explores her adventures in dreamland and the friendships she forms. Ultimately, it emphasizes themes of empowerment, self-discovery, and the importance of inner strength, all while enchanting young readers with its vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2004 by Clarion Books .

Andrea Davis Pinkney is the author of many acclaimed picture books and young adult novels and works for Scholastic Publishing. Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous books for children and he has written and illustrated several of his own books.