The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Sanderson, Ruth

ISBN 10: 0316770175 ISBN 13: 9780316770170

Publisher: Little Brown & Co, 1997

Synopsis

Retells the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long and how their secret is eventually discovered

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Review:

This Grimm fairy tale tells the story of twelve royal sisters who are locked in their room each night. Mysteriously, by morning, all their shoes are worn out from dancing! With the help of a magic cloak, a humble, intelligent gardener solves this intriguing enigma. In the process, he wins the love of the youngest princess and the favor of the king. Ruth Sanderson--who calls her own artistic style "romantic yet realistic"--has retold and illustrated well-received editions of Papa Gatto, an Italian tale, and Rose Red and Snow White, the Grimm fairy tale. Her beautiful, richly colored oil paintings of princesses, their detailed dresses, the castles, and enchanted forests will make young readers believe in the magical world of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. (Ages 5 to 9)

About the Author:

Ruth Sanderson is the highly acclaimed illustrator of over seventy five books for children. Her fairy tale retellings include Cinderella, Goldilocks, The Snow Princess, and Rose Red and Snow White.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little Brown & Co
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0316770175
• ISBN 13: 9780316770170
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32