"Sanderson's elegant, richly descriptive language contributes to a smooth retelling, and her lavish oil paintings are as beautifully handled as the narrative, evoking the lush textures of the clothing and textiles, the lovely landscaped gardens, and the luxurious apartments� if you have this book on hand, other versions won't be necessary. A wonderful picture book" � Booklist, starred review
"A lovely, lucid retelling of an Italian folktale� The oil paintings glow with warm, rich tones. Sanderson pays meticulous attention to detail and captures the mood perfectly� An unusual, well-illustrated, appealing book." � School Library Journal