Book Size: 8.5" x 11"
Pages: 32
Format: Hardback & Paperback
ISBN: 9781566568647 HB ISBN: 9781566568760 PB
Imprint: Crocodile Books
Illustrated by: Ruth Sanderson
Illustrations: full color photos
Ages: 3 to 8
Release date: Fall 2020
Category: Children's BooksThe Twelve Dancing Princesses
By Ruth Sanderson • Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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“Sanderson’s retelling of this classic tale from the Brothers Grimm is enthralling, and the muted elegance of her oil paintings captures the romance and magic of this well-known fairy tale.” — Language Arts
About this book
Long ago, in the days of princesses, castles, and magic spells, there lived a king and his twelve daughters. Although the king locked the twelve princesses in their bedroom each night, every morning their twelve pairs of dancing shoes were found to be worn quite through, as if they had been danced in all night long! The king proclaimed that anyone who discovered the secret of the worn-out shoes could marry the princess of his choice. Here is the enchanting story of how the mystery was finally solved.
Brand: Ruth SandersonAbout the author
Ruth Sanderson is the highly acclaimed illustrator of over 75 books for children. Her fairy tale retellings include The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Rose Red and Snow White, The Snow Princess, and The Crystal Mountain. Her original fairy tale, The Enchanted Wood, won both the Young Hoosier Award and the Bank Street College Award. The Texas Bluebonnet Award was given to her retelling of The Golden Mare, The Firebird, and The Magic Ring.
She lives with her husband in Easthampton, Massachusetts.
Reviews
“Sanderson’s retelling of this classic tale from the Brothers Grimm is enthralling, and the muted elegance of her oil paintings captures the romance and magic of this well-known fairy tale.” — Language Arts
“The illustrations capture the story’s magic and romance….” — Publishers Weekly
“This is a handsome piece… Sanderson’s princesses are approachable- their youthful vitality in face and movement contrasts effectively with the rich period costumes” — Booklist
“Sanderson’s stately composition and sure hand with face and figure”create scenes so real that viewers begin to wonder why they are unable to hear the music and laughter.” — School Library Journal
Additional information
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