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K-3
Almost as lushly detailed as those in Nancy Burkert's classic edition of the tale, Santore's lavish illustrations display a fidelity to the particulars of the story (capably retold here) that children will appreciate. While not Disney-cute, the paintings are picturesque, and the large format recommends the book to use with groups.