Many see Time as a friend and many see Time as a foe. But for a sleeping beauty, Time was a promise. Born into royalty and surrounded by fairy godmothers, a sweet princess seems destined for a blissful life. But when a bitter fairy casts a curse, it will take true friends and true love to save her. The story of Sleeping Beauty has been told time and time again, but never has it been touched by the kind of magic found in this book. Newbery Medal-winner Cynthia Rylant's unforgettable retelling of the beloved fairytale is a lyrical read-aloud, and paired with Erin McGuire's vibrant illustrations, this is the perfect book for sharing with loved ones.
But everything changes when she meets Prince Phillip and falls in love. Disney Princess fans ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book retelling of Disney Sleeping Beauty!
Five versions of the sleeping beauty tale are accompanied by the author's own version and an essay on the meaning of fairy tales, "The Sleeping Beauty" in particular.
Sleeping Beauty
This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, the beautiful princess put under a sleeping enchantment.
Enraged at not being invited to the princess' christening, the thirteenth fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for one hundred years.
Sleeping Beauty: A Story
Reproduction of the original: The Sleeping Beauty by C.S. Evans
Sleeping Beauty is a Capstone Press publication.
A beautiful princess is put into a deep sleep by a curse until she is awakened by a brave prince.
From the outset this was a story about friendship rather than romance. Aurora's quest is driven by a desire to help her friend and friendship drives Dregil, Gudrun and Unferth to join her. I believe the bonds of friendship can be ...