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Forgotten Fairy Tales: The Wise Princess
Series: Forgotten Fairy Tales
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Princess Greta says she loves her father as much as salt. “Salt is for cooks,” he roars and sends her away. Now she must take care of herself…and teach the old king a lesson about love, too. A beautifully illustrated version of the forgotten fairy tale, specially written for young readers who have just started to read alone.
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Forgotten Fairy Tales: The Wise Princess by Rosie Dickins tells the enchanting story of Princess Greta. When she expresses her love for her father, saying she loves him as much as salt, he is enraged and dismisses her, declaring, "Salt is for cooks!" Consequently, Greta is left to fend for herself.
The tale follows her journey as she learns valuable lessons and ultimately teaches the old king the true meaning of love. This beautifully illustrated version of a forgotten fairy tale is specially crafted for young readers who are just beginning to read independently.
Series: Forgotten Fairy Tales
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Forgotten Fairy Tales: The Wise Princess
Forgotten Fairy Tales: The Wise Princess by Rosie Dickins tells the enchanting story of Princess Greta. When she expresses her love for her father, saying she loves him as much as salt, he is enraged and dismisses her, declaring, "Salt is for cooks!" Consequently, Greta is left to fend for herself. The tale follows her journey as she learns valuable...Hardback$1499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Forgotten Fairy Tales: The Sleeping Prince
An intrepid princess rescues a sleeping prince, reversing traditional roles. A brave princess goes on an epic quest. Surviving the terrible dangers of a forest that no man is brave enough to enter, she reaches an enchanted castle with a sleeping prince... Based on an old Spanish folktale, Forgotten Fairy Tales: The Sleeping Prince is an entertaining and inspiring tale...HardbackSold Out
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ISBN: 9781474969703
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Maria Surducan
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 150g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.
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