Sleeping Bobby

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Will Osborne · Illustrated by Giselle Potter

A prince falls into a deep sleep, only a feisty princess can awaken him.

3.3 Goodreads · 199 ratings

40 pages· 1,508 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· ~810L

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Bookroo's summary

Prince Bob falls into an enchanted slumber after pricking his finger on a spindle. In this whimsical twist on Sleeping Beauty, it's a spirited princess who must awaken him. As Bob dreams away a hundred years, will true love's kiss break the spell? Discover a world where roles are reversed, and magic takes unexpected turns. With charming illustrations, this tale invites readers to explore a fresh take on a beloved classic. Can the princess save the day, or will Bob sleep forever? Dive into this enchanting adventure and find out!

From the publisher

A beautiful baby, a sinister spell, a pricked finger, a hundred-year sleep, a true-love wake-up kiss.

We all know the story of Sleeping Beauty, but not the one that Will and Mary Pope Osborne tell – with a handsome prince named Bob, a feisty princess who wakes him from his enchanted slumber, and charming artwork from acclaimed illustrator Giselle Potter. Here’s a fresh, magical reworking of the classic fairy tale that’s sure to have kids begging, “Read it again!”

As soon as he touched the wheel’s spindle, a splinter pricked his finger.

“Ouch!” said Bob.

“Good night, Bobby,” said the old woman.

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