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The Twelve Dancing Princesses - by Rachel Isadora (Paperback)

Name: The Twelve Dancing Princesses - by Rachel Isadora (Paperback)
Brand: Puffin Books
SKU: 94315068
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Highlights

A Caldecott Honor?winning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brand?new setting!
5-8 Years
9.8" x 9.8" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Description

About the Book

The Brothers Grimm tale of the mystery of how the king's beautiful daughters manage to get out of their locked room and somehow wear holes in their shoes every night.

Book Synopsis

A Caldecott Honor?winning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brand?new setting!

Night after night, the twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how? The king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery. Rachel Isadora has revitalized and reimagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairytale by bringing the story of the twelve princesses to Africa. The unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery.

Review Quotes

"Isadora offers an entirely distinct treatment." - "Booklist", starred review

?Isadora offers an entirely distinct treatment.? ?"Booklist", starred review

Isadora offers an entirely distinct treatment. "Booklist", starred review

About the Author

Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.

Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award.

Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.8 Inches (H) x 9.8 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 5-8 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore

Publisher: Puffin Books

Theme: Adaptations

Format: Paperback

Author: Rachel Isadora

Language: English

Street Date: November 12, 2009

TCIN: 94315068

UPC: 9780142414507

Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-2466

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.2 inches length x 9.8 inches width x 9.8 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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