Surely one of the most beloved of fairy tales, Sleeping Beauty has endured for centuries. This magical retelling has been written especially for a new generation to enjoy by one of today's most acclaimed children's authors. With luminous illustrations, rich in detail and wonder, this classic edition will be treasured for years to come. "This is a marriage made in literary heaven . which will survive to delight in another hundred years' time ." - Mary Hoffman. [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Orchard (NY) .
Ad le Geras is the celebrated author of many books for all ages, including Troy and Ithaka. She lives in Cambridge, England. Christian Birmingham graduated in illustration from Exeter College of Art and Design in 1991, and is one of the most talented artists of his generation.
This book contains the following story:
Sleeping Beauty
After a curse is placed upon her as a baby, a princess pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls into a deep sleep on her sixteenth birthday. One hundred years later, a handsome prince rides past the forgotten palace. He must undo the curse and finally awaken the princess.
This book features the following character:
A Grimm Brother
This book features the character A Grimm Brother.