The Twelve Dancing Princesses - Softcover

Grimm, Jacob; Grimm, Wilhelm

 
9780316770620: The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Synopsis

A picture-book retelling of the Grimm fairy-tale about the king who locked his 12 daughters in their bedroom every night. Every morning 12 pairs of dancing shoes were found worn through, as though they had been dancing all night long.

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Review

This is a handsome piece... Sanderson's princesses are approachable-their youthful vitality in face and movement contrasts effectively with the rich period costumes... --Booklist

Sanderson's stately composition and sure hand with face and figure...create scenes so real that viewers begin to wonder why they are unable to hear the music and laughter. --School Library Journal

Sanderson's retelling of this classic tale from the Brothers Grimm is enthralling, and the muted elegance of her oil paintings captures the romance and magic of this well-known fairy tale. --Language Arts

The illustrations capture the story's magic and romance... --Publishers Weekly

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.

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