- Hardcover: 64 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Press (17 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 043998145X
- ISBN-13: 978-0439981453
- Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 26.7 x 4.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,234,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Surely one of the most beloved of fairy tales, Sleeping Beauty has endured for centuries. This magical retelling has been written especially for a new generation to enjoy by one of today's most acclaimed children's authors. With luminous illustrations, rich in detail and wonder, this classic edition will be treasured for years to come. "This is a marriage made in literary heaven . which will survive to delight in another hundred years' time ." - Mary Hoffman.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
An Enchanting Sleeping Beauty in Blue
23 Mar 2004
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Adele Geras previously wrote a fine series for children about famous ballets, including the Sleeping Beauty ballet. Unfortunately, many reviews are being published for that title under this newer book. This review is for the book by Geras, illustrated by Christian Birmingham, and with the ISBN number of 043958180X.
If you love blue and white, this Sleeping Beauty will quickly become your favorite version ever. Birmingham uses the entire spectrum of blue for his lush and luminescent illustrations of Geras' adaptation of the well-known fairy tale. While Geras' text is excellent, Birmingham's illustrations are the true reason for owning this book. Every page glows with light and magic, providing an impact similar to Thomas Kinkade's paintings without the blatant sweetness. Even at the darkest moments of the story, the happy ending is foreshadowed with beams of light streaming into the image.
Kinuko Y. Craft most recently illustrated this tale with a rich palette of reds and earth tones. Now Birmingham has provided us with the opposite spectrum of cool blues and the sky. Both books are highly recommended; don't think that this one should be missed if you already own Craft's beautiful book. We can only hope Geras and Birmingham will produce more fairy tales with their unique vision.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
beautiful book
15 May 2008
Format:Hardcover
The illustrations in this version of Sleeping Beauty are just gorgeous. They make the book very special & a treasure to keep into adulthood. If you are looking for a special gift for a young child this book would be perfect.
Sleeping Beauty
25 Feb 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has the most gorgeous pastel drawings ever! Most are in color but some pages are black and white. The illustrator (Christian Birmingham) makes the gold colors look like they are actually sparkling and the crystals look like they are reflecting light. There are many pages of detailed full color (especially gold, purple, blue). And of course the story about Prince Florian and Aurora is retold beautifully. The book itself is really sturdy. It has a thick cover with art on it and then a dust jacket with the same art. The pages are thick.
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