In "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" by Rachel Isadora, the enchanting tale unfolds with twelve princesses who mysteriously wear out their shoes every night. Despite their father's strict rules, the princesses embark on magical adventures to a hidden world where they dance the night away. When a clever young soldier discovers their secret, he must navigate the challenges of their enchantment while unraveling the mystery that binds the princesses. Richly illustrated and brought to life with vibrant storytelling, this version captures the allure of fairy tales, showcasing themes of curiosity, bravery, and the joys of youthful exploration. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool+.
This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Putnam Publishing Group .
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German professors whose collections of folk tales and fairy tales have been loved for generations. 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.
