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The Twelve Dancing Princesses
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The Twelve Dancing Princesses Hardcover - 2007

by Brothers Grimm; Retold by Rachel Isadora; Rachel Isadora (Illustrator)

A magic cloak.

A hidden passage.

A secret underground world beyond imagining.

Night after night, the princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. Buthow are they doing it? The baffled king promises a great reward to anyman who can solve the mystery.

From the colorful flurry of the princesses' dressing room to a captivatingnighttime scene on an underground lake, Rachel Isadora has revitalizedand reimagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairy tale by bringingthe story of the twelve princesses to Africa. Her collage of blazing colors,rich textures and dramatic shapes evoke the patterns and palette of thisbeautiful continent. Returning to the lush setting of The Princess and thePea, the unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readerswith its vibrant imagery.


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A magic cloak.

A hidden passage.

A secret underground world beyond imagining.

Night after night, the princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how are they doing it? The baffled king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery.

From the colorful flurry of the princesses? dressing room to a captivating nighttime scene on an underground lake, Rachel Isadora has revitalized and reimagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairy tale by bringing the story of the twelve princesses to Africa. Her collage of blazing colors, rich textures and dramatic shapes evoke the patterns and palette of this beautiful continent. Returning to the lush setting of The Princess and the Pea, the unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery.

From the publisher

Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.

Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award.

copyright © 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.

Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award.

copyright © 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

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  • Title The Twelve Dancing Princesses
  • Author Brothers Grimm; Retold by Rachel Isadora; Rachel Isadora (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Putnam Publishing Group, New York
  • Date September 20, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780399247446 / 0399247440
  • Weight 1.03 lbs (0.47 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.22 x 10.32 x 0.39 in (25.96 x 26.21 x 0.99 cm)
  • Ages 04 to UP years
  • Grade levels P - UP
  • Reading level 860
  • Library of Congress subjects Fairy tales, Picture books for children
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007008160
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.2

About the author

Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.

Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.

Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award. copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

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