A Treasury of Princess Stories
Candlewick Press,U.S.
Published on 22. September 2009
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-0-7636-4478-9 (ISBN)
Description
The quintessential collection of classic princess tales, fondly and faithfully retold and lavished with rich, expressive illustrations.
Spirited or sacrificing, spoiled or innocent, the iconic heroines in these cherished tales have long had a hold on children's imagination. Amy Ehrlich deftly recaptures these princess stories with warmth and wit, never diluting their central power. And Gary Blythe brings them to life in splendid paintings glowing with true enchantment.
Spirited or sacrificing, spoiled or innocent, the iconic heroines in these cherished tales have long had a hold on children's imagination. Amy Ehrlich deftly recaptures these princess stories with warmth and wit, never diluting their central power. And Gary Blythe brings them to life in splendid paintings glowing with true enchantment.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Massachusetts
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Product notice
Pop-up book
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
4-COLOR
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
630 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7636-4478-9 (9780763644789)
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Persons
Amy Ehrlich has written more than thirty books for children, including The Girl Who Wanted to Dance, Baby Dragon, and Joyride. She also edited the anthology When I Was Your Age. She lives in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Gary Blythe has illustrated numerous picture books, including I Believe in Unicorns, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Ice Bear, and The Whales' Song, which received the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives near Liverpool, England.
Gary Blythe has illustrated numerous picture books, including I Believe in Unicorns, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Ice Bear, and The Whales' Song, which received the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives near Liverpool, England.