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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2025
Sleeping Beauty
By Hannah Eliot, Netsanet Tesfay (Illustrator)
Part of the Once Upon a World series
A princess must find true love by sixteen or face eternal sleep.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
24 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In an African reimagining of 'Sleeping Beauty,' Princess Rebecca faces a dire curse: find true love by sixteen or succumb to eternal slumber. As her birthday approaches, the king, queen, and three good fairies race against time to thwart the evil fairy's spell. Will they uncover the secret to breaking the curse, or will Rebecca's fate be sealed? This enchanting tale, with vibrant illustrations, offers a fresh, multicultural twist on a beloved classic, inviting readers to explore a world where love and magic intertwine in unexpected ways.
From the publisher
The classic tale of “Sleeping Beauty” is reimagined to be set in Africa in this brightly illustrated board book from the Once Upon a World series. When Princess Rebecca is born, an evil fairy places a curse on her. If she hasn’t found true love by the time she’s sixteen, she will fall into an everlasting sleep. Can the king and queen and the three good fairies figure out how to break the curse so Rebecca can live happily ever after? With gorgeous illustrations by Netsanet Tesfay, this fresh twist on the classic tale of “Sleeping Beauty” will enchant readers. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because these tales are for everyone, everywhere.
At a glance
- Format
- Board Book
- Pages
- 24
- Reading age
- 2–4
- Audience
- Board
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- May 20, 2025
- Publisher
- Little Simon
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781665974226
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