Books like The Princess Tales, Volume I (Princess Tales) by Gail Carson Levine
Gail Carson Levine’s collection presents playful, large‑print retellings of three beloved fairy stories: Diamonds and Toads, The Princess and the Pea, and Sleeping Beauty. The book is designed for children’s fiction lovers who appreciate humor and clear, bold typography in a single volume.
First publish date: November 26, 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Gail Carson Levine
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