Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty by Hannah Eliot is a reimagined version of the classic tale, set in Africa, presented in a brightly illustrated board book format. Published by Simon and Schuster on May 20, 2025, this edition spans 24 pages and is crafted in English, making it accessible for young readers. The story follows Princess Rebecca, who faces a curse from an evil fairy that threatens her future happiness unless she finds true love by her sixteenth birthday.
In this enchanting retelling, the king, queen, and three good fairies work together to find a way to break the curse and ensure Rebecca’s joyful future. The book features stunning illustrations by Netsanet Tesfay, enhancing the narrative’s appeal. As part of the Once Upon a World series, this edition offers a multicultural perspective on beloved fairy tales, emphasizing that these stories belong to everyone, everywhere. Readers will discover a fresh take on familiar themes of love and destiny within a vibrant cultural context.
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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.
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