Amy Ehrlich

A Treasury of Princess Stories Amy Ehrlich

Brief Description: Retells some of the most beloved princess stories of all time. Biographical Note: Amy Ehrlich has written more than thirty books for children, including THE GIRL WHO WANTED TO DANCE, BABY DRAGON, and JOYRIDE. She also edited the anthology WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE. She lives in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Gary Blythe has illustrated numerous picture books, including I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS, BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, ICE BEAR, and THE WHALE'S SONG, which received the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives near Liverpool, England. Marc Notes: Each tale begins with a pop-up illustration.; 0; The wild swans -- The sleeping beauty in the wood -- The princess and the pea -- Snow White -- The twelve dancing princesses -- The frog prince. Publisher Marketing: The quintessential collection of classic princess tales, fondly and faithfully retold and lavished with rich, expressive illustrations. Spirited or sacrificing, spoiled or innocent, the iconic heroines in these cherished tales have long had a hold on children's imagination. Amy Ehrlich deftly recaptures these princess stories with warmth and wit, never diluting their central power. And Gary Blythe brings them to life in splendid paintings glowing with true enchantment. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 10/05/2009 pg. 48 (EAN 9780763644789, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 pg. 128 (EAN 9780763644789, Hardcover)

Foreword 08/17/2009 (EAN 9780763644789, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 165 (EAN 9780763644789, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Ehrlich, Amy AMY EHRLICH has written and edited many books for children, including Joyride, an ALA Best Book of the Decade. She lives in Vermont. Contributor Bio:  Blythe, Gary Michael Morpurgo is the award-winning author of more than ninety books and a former British Children's Laureate. He lives in Devon, England. Gary Blythe has illustrated numerous picture books, including THE WHALES' SONG by Dyan Sheldon, which was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in London.