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Dial Books (2003), Hardcover, 32 pages
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With help from Sun, Moon, and North Wind, a lady travels the world seeking to save her beloved from the evil enchantress who turned him first into a lion, then into a dove.
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LibraryThing member christieb
This would be great to use in a comparison contrast with other variations of the story.
LibraryThing member hetrickm
This is a wonderful fairy tale that if true love is followed then it can last forever and ever. The illustrations in this version of the Lady and The Lion are absolutely stunning. The use of line to show the swirling acts of the enchantress and how they effect The Lady are amazing. The pictures are
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LibraryThing member samsamiam
This picture book relates a tale that greatly resembles The Beauty and the Beast, a love story a handsome prince who has been cursed to take the form of a lion and a merchant's daughter made to live with the lion because of a promise made by her father. This time, however, the story doesn't end
The illustrations are enchanting - in one image, the heroine's dress really does seem to glow! It's almost possible to forget about the text entirely and simply enjoy the pictures, which for the most part could tell the story quite effectively on their own. The text is characteristic of fairy tales and, while the story is interesting and sure to please anyone who enjoys the classic fairy tales, there isn't anything particularly striking about it. The captivating pictures are what make this book worth looking at.
This book is suitable for children who are around seven years old or older, as most pages do have more text than would be suitable for younger children.
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when the young lady and the beast fall in love - much more is required in order to return the prince to his true self permanently and live happily ever after. The illustrations are enchanting - in one image, the heroine's dress really does seem to glow! It's almost possible to forget about the text entirely and simply enjoy the pictures, which for the most part could tell the story quite effectively on their own. The text is characteristic of fairy tales and, while the story is interesting and sure to please anyone who enjoys the classic fairy tales, there isn't anything particularly striking about it. The captivating pictures are what make this book worth looking at.
This book is suitable for children who are around seven years old or older, as most pages do have more text than would be suitable for younger children.
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LibraryThing member lorinhigashi
In this story, in the family of Beauty and the Beast, the princess is able to look past appearances and realize the lion is kind-hearted and lovable. She remains loyal to her husband and endures much trials and heartache as she follows him, never giving up hope that they will be reunited. The story
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shows that courage and perseverance will be successful in having a happy ending. The illustrations are beautiful and colorful, capturing the fantasy element of the fairytale. Show Less
LibraryThing member alebarbu
This Brothers Grimm tale is retold here by Laurel Long and Jacqueline Ogburn. This story is a twist on “Beauty and the Beast”. Here also, a merchant’s daughter has to go live with a scary animal (a lion) because of a promise made by her father. It turns out that the lion is gentle, and
The story is nicely told, with a tight plot, and the blend of the intervention of the lady and those of the Sun, Moon and North Wind is an interesting element. However, what really sets this book apart are the illustrations. They are absolutely gorgeous, and perfectly complement the story. They were created with oil paints, which gives them stunning colors. In addition, the Middle Eastern look of the settings and characters gives the impression that one has just opened a very well-preserved illuminated Middle Eastern manuscript. Children are sure to enjoy them as well! Ages 7 to 10 (or younger for a read-aloud).
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becomes a handsome prince at night. However, the story barely begins when he lady and the lion/prince marry because the prince is still under the curse of the enchantress that turned him into a lion in the first place. The lady has to follow her husband (now a dove) around the world for seven years in the hope that they will be together again. She will need all her love, courage, and strength in order to rescue him.The story is nicely told, with a tight plot, and the blend of the intervention of the lady and those of the Sun, Moon and North Wind is an interesting element. However, what really sets this book apart are the illustrations. They are absolutely gorgeous, and perfectly complement the story. They were created with oil paints, which gives them stunning colors. In addition, the Middle Eastern look of the settings and characters gives the impression that one has just opened a very well-preserved illuminated Middle Eastern manuscript. Children are sure to enjoy them as well! Ages 7 to 10 (or younger for a read-aloud).
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LibraryThing member kirolsen
This is a fairy tale that reminds me of "Beauty and the Beast". It is about a young woman who goes to save her father who is trapped in a castle by a fearsome lion. However, when she gets there she is suprised to see that he is a kind prince by night who has been cursed. They fall in love and she
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must go on a very long journey to rescue him. This is a very powerful yet sweet story. And the illustrations are truely magnificent! There is so much detail, movement, and beauty in each illustration! Show Less
LibraryThing member jaelynculliford
This is a retelling of a Brother's Grimm fairy tale, but without the harsh tone. This book has a great message. Love has no bounds. The princess in this story followed her prince till the end of the world. She was smart and cunning and found him even though all odds were against her. It's a classic
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Princess meets Prince, but nevertheless it was a great read. The pictures were fantastic and brought the story to life. Show Less
LibraryThing member LibrarianRyan
This book is beautiful. The amazing illustrations remind me of Da Vinci painting. And the story while at part is a Beauty and the Beast retelling, it is also something entirely new, with new edge. I loved everything about it. It may be a little long for story time, but it would be great for bedtime
#Wintergames #teamreadnosereindeer +16
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or rainy day reading.#Wintergames #teamreadnosereindeer +16
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Physical description
32 p.; 11.79 inches
ISBN
0803726511 / 9780803726512
Local notes
To save her father, a young woman must go to the castle of a menacing lion. She fears for her life, but finds kindness rather than danger there, for the lion by day is a gentle young man by night-a prince under the spell of a wicked enchantress. Soon the lady and the lion fall in love. But it will take all of the lady's strength and courage, through a seven-year quest, to rescue him.
Lush, beautiful Middle Eastern-inspired paintings complement a slightly truncated version of the quest and confrontation from the Asbjørnsen and Moe version.
Lush, beautiful Middle Eastern-inspired paintings complement a slightly truncated version of the quest and confrontation from the Asbjørnsen and Moe version.