In "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" by Rachel Isadora, the story follows a mysterious curse that befalls a kingdom where twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes every night. When a handsome young man arrives and claims he can uncover the secret of their nightly escapades, he embarks on an adventurous journey. With cleverness and bravery, he discovers that the princesses have been sneaking away to dance in a magical realm. The tale explores themes of mystery, enchantment, and the bond between sisters, all while showcasing beautiful illustrations that enhance the magical quality of the story. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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 2009 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
RACHEL ISADORA is the creator of more than fifty books for children. She lives in New York City.
This book contains the following story:
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
The king bans his twelve beautiful daughters from dancing, yet every night their shoes are worn through. The king promises that the man who can solve the mystery will marry one of his daughters - and rule the kingdom. But the princesses are as clever as they are beautiful and do not want to be constrained, and whilst many princes have tried to solve the mystery, all have failed. A poor soldier, seeking the reward, borrows an enchanted cloak from an old woman and is able to follow the princesses as they escape in the night to a castle where they dance with their twelve suitors. Having revealed his discovery to the king he chooses the eldest princess for his bride and becomes the king’s heir.
This book features the following character:
A Grimm Brother
This book features the character A Grimm Brother.
