Roman Holiday: The Illustrated Storybook

Name: Roman Holiday: The Illustrated Storybook
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781647226855
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Micol Ostow and Diobelle Cerna

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Summary

Roman Holiday: The Illustrated Storybook by Micol Ostow and Diobelle Cerna is a delightful children's book that brings the charm and adventure of a classic tale into an engaging storybook format. It follows a young princess who escapes her royal duties for a day, experiencing the wonders and freedom of Rome. Through colourful illustrations and captivating storytelling, readers are invited into her journey of discovery and fun in the city.
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Format: Hardback

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Experience the beloved classic film with this exquisitely illustrated storybook the entire family can share.

Description

Experience the beloved classic film with this exquisitely illustrated storybook the entire family can share.

A princess on the run, a secret identity revealed, and international intrigue abound in the stylishly illustrated child-friendly retelling of the classic film, Roman Holiday. Enjoy stunning scenes of Rome as a young princess escapes for the happiest day of her life while an army of investigators turns the Eternal City upside down looking for her.

NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE A CLASSIC: The beloved story of the runaway princess is told in a family-friendly picture book for the very first time.

FULL COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS: Experience the black-and-white classic in vibrant full colour with stunning and stylish illustrations.

EXPLORE THE ETERNAL CITY: Take a virtual tour of the most popular landmarks in Rome, from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain to the iconic cobblestone streets.

THE ORIGINAL PRINCESS DIARY: One of the first—and best—princess-themed rom coms that helped inspire numerous films through the decades.

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Share your favourite stories from childhood with your own kids and grandchildren with Insight Kids’ Illustrated Classics series and pop culture storybooks, including artfully rendered retellings of It’s a Wonderful Life, The Goonies, and The Muppet Christmas Carol.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647226855

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Kids

Illustration: Colour Throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Diobelle Cerna Micol Ostow

About the Author

Micol Ostow is obsessed with pop culture. She's written dozens of books based on entertainment's biggest franchises, including Roman Holiday: The Illustrated Storybook and Life is Better with Friends. She lives in New York with her family and drinks almost as much coffee as Lorelei.

Diobelle Cerna is a children’s book illustrator and character designer based in the Philippines. She graduated with a BFA in Advertising Arts from Far Eastern University Manila. Her artworks are mostly based on characters and scenes with combinations of textures and soft, muted colors. She loves to incorporate strong lighting in her artworks and has a passion for visual storytelling.

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