Sleeping Beauty

magical · colourful · enchanting · adventurous

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What is Sleeping Beauty about?

When Princess Rebecca is born, an angry fairy casts a terrible curse: on her sixteenth birthday, Rebecca will fall into an endless sleep unless she finds true love. The king and queen seek help from three good fairies, who must find a way to protect the princess and break the spell. Set in Ethiopia and brought to life with colourful illustrations, this retelling of Sleeping Beauty follows Rebecca’s journey towards a magical happily-ever-after.

About the author

Hannah Eliot is a children’s book author and editor who creates bright, friendly books for young readers. Her stories and playful non-fiction books explore everyday life, celebrations, feelings and the world around us. She is known for titles such as Hello, Crayons!, Who Takes Care of You? and I’m Your School Bus. Hannah’s books use simple words, cheerful ideas and colourful pictures to help children learn, wonder and enjoy reading with families and friends.