Synopsis
This book is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years old. John Cech's enchanting retelling of "Rapunzel", the tale of a poor couple forced to surrender their newborn daughter to a powerful witch, all for having stolen some lettuce to satisfy the wife's unbearable hunger. And so the witch takes Rapunzel to a secluded tower, where the girl spends her days singing and braiding her long hair. Then, one day, a prince hears her sweet voice and everything changes...Complete with fanciful illustrations by Fiona Sansom, this beautiful book belongs on every fairy tale lover's shelf.
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About the Author
John Cech has been a professor of children's literature at the University of Florida in Gainesville for the past 30 years and is the director of the Center for Children's Literature and Culture. He received the Chandler Award of Merit for his work in Children's Literature. Cech is the author of the first six books in the Classic Fairy Tale Collection, as well as Sterling's Aesop's Fables (9781402752988) and The Nutcracker (9781402755620). Fiona Sansom studied illustration at Kingston University, graduating with a BA in 2004. She is a full-time freelance illustrator and her work appears in the Kingston Museum's Brill Collection.
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Condition: As New. Sansom, Fiona (illustrator). Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # T07B-04964
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Sansom, Fiona (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_467663310
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Sansom, Fiona (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1402769113I4N01
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Seller: The Book Cellar, LLC, Nashua, NH, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Fine. Sansom, Fiona (illustrator). Almost new book. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. Seller Inventory # 10836902
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Seller: The Book Cellar, LLC, Nashua, NH, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Fine. Sansom, Fiona (illustrator). Almost new book. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. Seller Inventory # 10836906