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This literary fairy tale set in the days of slavery offers a vision of utopia and demonstrates the possibility of redemption and the power of love. The Great Lady of Peace tells Mama Love, a slave, that she and Papa Love will have a baby girl--"a princess who would bring peace, freedom, and love" to the plantation's slaves. The book's strength is the artwork; the colors are strong, and the images are memorable.