The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland - Hardcover

Shepard, Aaron; Shephard, Aaron

 
9780689836978: The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland

Synopsis

An enchanting tale of bravery and true love, with beautiful illustrations and a timeless message. A fairy tale from Finland. In Mikko's family, when a boy is ready to marry he cuts down a tree and follows the direction it points to until he finds a wife. When it is his turn, Mikko's tree points straight into a wood where the first creature he comes to is a beautiful mouse. Braving the mockery of his family, Mikko takes the mouse home to marry. Suddenly freed from an enchantment by the power of true love, his bride turns into a beautiful princess.

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About the Author

Aaron Shephard has retold many favourite folktales including 'The Sea King's Daughter' and 'Baker's Dozen'. He lives in Los Angeles. Leonid Gore moved to the United States from his native Russia in 1991. He has illustrated many children's picture books, and lives with his wife and daughter in Brooklyn.

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ISBN 10:  1416989692 ISBN 13:  9781416989691
Publisher: Aladdin, 2008
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