A Treasury of Princesses: Princess Tales from Around the World

By Shirley Climo

Book Overview

From the Mayan people of Central America to the Xhosa people of Southern Africa, from the ancient mythology of China to the legendary Arabian Nights, every culture across the globe has its princesses. The princesses themselves may be as diverse as the lands they represent, but rich or poor, vain or wise, brave or spoiled, they have one thing in common: they all live happily ever after. Selected from world folklore and presented in a richly designed, elegantly illustrated volume, this lavish gift book is the definitive gathering of princess lore.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060245328
• ISBN13: 9780060245320
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 1 year and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Elegant Cultural Princesses...

This is a beautifully written and illustrated book for all ages. Young and old, male and female. My husband bought me this book for my birthday, knowing my love for princess lore. I'm now reading it to my granddaughter and grandson. Ms. Climo presents seven stories from seven very different cultures. She includes introductions to each story that explain a little of the magic you're about to discover. Each story has a wise and meaningful message. Down to earth Princesses; a wise Princess; an enchanting Princess and a determined Princess along with the untypical stories of a curious Princess; a stubborn Princess and a spoiled Princess all manage to captivate your heart and sigh as they all "live happily ever after".