The Paper Bag Princess 25th Anniversary Edition - Hardcover

Munsch, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1550379151 ISBN 13: 9781550379150

Publisher: Annick Press, 2005

Synopsis

The book was an instant success and has since sold millions of copies in dozens of languages all over the world. To celebrate the 25th birthday of this modern classic, Annick presents the familiar story of The Paper Bag Princess along with more than 30 pages of never-before published behind-the-scenes features all presented in a new bigger format. Jump into The Paper Bag Princess 25th Anniversary Edition and learn the story behind the story. Discover how Munsch once on a path to becoming a priest became one of the most famous children’s authors of all time. Learn how an extra space on a gallery wall landed Martchenko his first, and most legendary, children’s book gig ever. Meet the real Elizabeth and see what she’s up to today. You’ll also find never-before published sketches and paintings that take you through the process of the book’s creation. Further sections explore the book’s critical success, international popularity, and responses from fans old and new, including some who’ll surprise you. Whether you’re a long-time admirer or only just discovering The Paper Bag Princess this very special edition is sure to capture your heart more than any flashy prince ever could.

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About the Author

Robert Munsch is an internationally renowned storyteller who has written many, many, many books. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he now lives in Guelph, Ontario.

Michael Martchenko is a widely celebrated illustrator who has created many, many, many pictures for books by Robert Munsch. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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Happy Birthday, Paper Bag Princess

Have you wondered how publishing companies decide which stories they are going to publish? At Annick Press we believe in books that make you think about things in new ways. And what can be more fun than a story that is so good you want to hear it again and again? These are the qualities we loved so much in The Paper Bag Princess. From the very first time we read it.

We vividly remember the day the story arrived in the mail. We had read many princess stories, but never one that featured a spunky, quick-witted girl like Elizabeth. Following a short discussion, we had only one question: what was Robert Munsch's telephone number? We had to tell him that Annick would publish his manuscript right away!

As much as we wished we could announce the publication of The Paper Bag Princess that very week, it doesn't work that way. In fact, it takes a year or so to create a book. There are all kinds of decisions and choices that have to be made, including polishing the story so that it reads as well as it possibly can and finding an illustrator to draw the pictures. Here's the story of how that manuscript received in the mail became a book, and how that book went on to become a beloved and treasured story for millions of people.

Happy Birthday, Paper Bag Princess!

Rick Wilks and Anne W. Millyard

About this edition

• Publisher: Annick Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1550379151
• ISBN 13: 9781550379150
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Martchenko Michael