The barefoot book of princesses / retold by Caitlín Matthews ; illustrated by Olwyn Whelan.
Material type: TextDescription: 63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:- 1901223744 :
- 1841488852 (pbk)
- Princesses [Other title]
- J 398.2 Mat
- PZ7.M4335 Ba 1997
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Non Fiction | MVS Library Children's Room | G- Nonfiction (Juvenile) | J 398.2 MAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 4010016 |
Illustrations on lining papers.
The princess and the pea (Danish) -- The mountain princess (Persian) -- The princess who lost her hair (Akamba) -- The birdcage husband (Kalmuck) -- The beggar princess (Chinese) -- The horned snake's wife (Iroquois) -- The sleeping beauty (German)
Caitlin Matthews's wonderfully dramatic retellings are perfect for reading aloud, while Olwyn Whelan's bright and witty illustrations are a feast in themselves. This new hardcover with CD gift edition is sure to win the heart of youngsters (especially little princesses)!
Ages 7-10
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