| Sleeping Beauty Shape Book Contributor(s): Books, Laughing Elephant (Author), Hassall, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1514900874 ISBN-13: 9781514900871 Publisher: Laughing Elephant OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Royalty |
| Dewey: E |
| Series: Shape Book |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.2" W x 11.3" (0.30 lbs) 16 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sleeping Beauty is a story we all know and love. A classic fairy tale of a sleeping curse that only a prince can break. This abridged version perfect for introducing the story to young readers. This Laughing Elephant's collector edition of this classic fairy tale features beautifully and detailed vintage illustrations by the great 19th-century English illustrator John Hassall that are sure to capture the eyes of younger readers. These images are accompanied by a simplified story for young readers to easily understand and enjoy. The Sleeping Beauty is a famous story of love, courage, and revenge, and with this edition's die-cut shape, the story has never been so magical for tiny hands! This edition of The Sleeping Beauty is perfect for introducing young readers to the timeless tale of the iconic princess. It is great for bedtime and read-aloud sessions. This book is sure to cast a spell on readers of all ages. |
Contributor Bio(s): Perrault, Charles: - "Charles Perrault, 12 January 1628 - 16 May 1703 Author of Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella is widely recognized as the father of the fairy tale."Hassall, John: - "John Hassall, l868-l948 - Watercolorist, poster-designer and illustrator. Studied art at Antwerp and Paris under P. Van Havermaet and Bougereau. Hassall was an original and versatile designer of illustrations, contributing cartoons to many leading magazines, designing theatre posters, commercial posters for Messrs. David Allen and greeting cards, boys' books and nursery rhymes. His work is influenced by the flat colors and two-dimensional qualities of Japanese prints. He was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours in 1901."Elephant, Laughing: - Laughing Elephant houses one of the world's finest book and ephemera collections focusing on children's and juvenile art. |