The Big Princess - Hardcover

Miura, Taro

3.43

180 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763674591 ISBN 13: 9780763674595

Publisher: Candlewick, 2015

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A simple fairy tale meets bold, geometric art in this fresh, witty story from Japan.

Once upon a time, a king and queen discover among their flowers a lovely and very tiny princess perched on a leaf. Overjoyed to have found a daughter, they fashion for her a single-feather bed and watch as she grows large enough to sleep in a ring box, a teacup, and a teddy bear’s lap. But still the princess keeps growing and growing, until her head pokes through the top of even the tallest tower. Can the king figure out how to break the spell before the enormous tower crumbles and falls? With bright, stylized artwork and a vertical foldout befitting a very big princess, this whimsical follow-up to The Tiny King is sure to be a big hit.

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About the Author:

Taro Miura is the author-illustrator of the companion book, The Tiny King. An award-winning illustrator and graphic designer, he has been selected several times to exhibit his work at the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition. He lives in Japan.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 2—A stunning follow-up to the The Tiny King (Candlewick, 2013), this Japanese fairy tale presents the story of a lovely little princess found in the garden. The king and queen give her all of the same comforts that they would a daughter. To the royal family's surprise, the tiny princess grows leaps and bounds each day until her head grows right through the tallest tower. Illustrated with colorful cutouts, this book is a visual delight. The unique digital collage artwork will inspire a host of related art activities. VERDICT The Big Princess is bound to be a big hit.—Betsy Davison, Cortland Free Library, NY

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