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40 pp.
| Kane/Miller |
September, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-1-933605-94-4$16.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Jackie Morris.
This captivating story includes some traditional fairy-tale elements: greedy parents, a noble young man searching for a bride, a wise cat, a jester advisor. The tale grows richer with its twist ending, as the princess chosen by the young man instead selects another husband for herself. Painterly illustrations depict a setting spanning different cultures and incorporating magic and realism.