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Title	:	The Sleeping Beauty
Author	:	Trina Schart Hyman
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 48 pages
Published	:	1977 by Little Brown and Company (first published July 1st 1971)
Categories	:	Childrens. Picture Books. Fantasy. Fairy Tales. Classics. Fiction

The Sleeping Beauty

Trina Schart Hyman

Hardcover | Pages: 48 pages

Rating: 4.26 | 8360 Users | 92 Reviews

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Finally a satisfactory retelling of this classic fairytale!

This is a retelling of the Grimm's version of Sleeping Beauty, and of the Sleeping Beauty books I've read I must say that this was at once the most grim and the most merry.

It contains all the same warnings I've mentioned for other versions:
Dead hens being plucked, a scullery boy being pummeled, bathing women (mostly just bar bums-though, I'm pleased this version clears up the bit about the frog-the queen was bathing in a pond here, which makes way more sense!). And, particularly disturbing in this version, the image of the dead princes who try in vain to make their way through the thorns... it's really rather ghastly, and it's stated in the story that they died a lonely, terrible death (I'm still trying to figure out the moral on this one, since the final prince manages to have a wonderful life. Had there been more of a reason why he is the lucky prince - had he been pure of heart, exceptionally kind, unusually witty, *something* then okay. However, it appears he's just the prince that happens to be around after the 100 years. This said, I did feel that he had a bit more motive, having had dreams of Briar Rose reaching out to him. And at least he admits he'd risk death to see her... AND he shares his super with an old man, so that must gain him points, right? ;>)
But, for some reason, while this book is the most blatantly grim, it doesn't really feel that way, because it's tempered with such color and vividness and charm that it feels really quite light! All you have to do is look for that *adorable* little dog on so many of the pages and you'll start smiling instantly!

Some of my favorite bits dealt with Briar Rose. I was pleased to see she received commendable fairy gifts (wisdom, a pure heart, etc. in addition to beauty). But, I'd never heard the bit about her name, that because she grew up so good and kind, but also mischievous and clever, she earned the name Briar Rose. Neat!
I also liked the fact that the king really didn't want to invite the evil fairy. On the surface, he didn't invite her because he lacked a 13th gold plate, but it provided a good excuse. I also thought it was interesting the the final good fairy could only alter the evil fairy's curse because the king had caused offense to one of their own. Now, it's an interest twist to why the curse can only be altered, but it does seem a *tad* unfair to poor Rose who wasn't at fault at all.
Also, I was glad to see the king felt guilty, but also wondered how a parent could POSSIBLY FORGET that a curse of death hangs over their child!? I'm not a parent, but I find that VERY hard to believe!!!

Still, overall the story flows very nicely, and I loved the two bits towards the end (mainly because I've become to wonder why the kiss is so important as it always seems that Rose will wake simply because the 100 years have passed, but this version seems to rectify that): After the prince wakes Rose it states that just like a single drop of blood can make an entire kingdom fall asleep, so can a kiss awaken the kingdom. I was also pleased that, since the prince and Rose had spent so long waiting for happiness, they would live out the rest of their days in joy.

The illustrations are exceptionally beautiful! And I believe much of the enjoyment of *reading* this book is somehow owed to the illustrations. It would not be the same had they been illustrated differently (the prince's horse is simply enchanting!)

Definitely my favorite picture book retelling so far!! :)

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Ratings: 4.26 From 8360 Users | 92 Reviews

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The tale of a princess whom a vicious fairy decides to put her to sleep for a hundred years as the King and Queen have forgotten to invite to the party of the princess' birth. After one hundred years, she comes back to life when a handsome prince kisses her. Why the hell should children's fairy tales be for the most part dependent on this idea of damsel in distress, the princess who is helpless and waits for a prince to save her? Why should all the qualifications she has to attract the price be

A fairly standard Sleeping Beauty adaptation with a few beautiful sentences in it that set it apart. Lovely illustrations, even though the Prince looks too old for the princess to me. Probably accurate to the times, but still, she's just 15! The guy who breaks the curse shouldn't be old enough to grow such a luscious beard! One scary spread of the thorns around the castle filled with skeletons and such that might be difficult for sensitive kids (probably would have bothered me a bit when I was

What a glorious illustrated version of this tale. Hyman retells the story, but it is the illustrations that take the prize. (She doesn't shy away from the part of the story where the hedge of thorns kills princes who arrive before the 100 years are up, either. What a creepy picture! Show it to your favorite goth.) But her king, queen, princess and all supporting characters are vivid, appropriately dressed, and captivating. I was a little disturbed by the costuming of the rescuing prince, as it

The Sleeping Beauty is a traditional retelling of the fairy tale, beautifully illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. When the king and queen send out invitations to their daughter's christening, one fairy is left out-- and takes her revenge by cursing the child. When she pricks her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel, she and all the castle will fall asleep for one hundred years. Trina Schart Hyman's illustrations are detailed and expressive, imbuing even the most minor characters with

The classic sleeping beauty tale.

This is a fairy tale where a queen and king introduces their baby girl to their kingdom. The princess sleeps for a hundred years to capture her imaginations. The princess wonders how could they all sleep so long and more about the spell that was castled. This will be a great read-aloud when we talk about history and our future.

This book got five stars because there isn't a thing I would change about it. The illustrations are beautiful and the way it's written is also lovely.