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The story follows the classic Grimm tale of Sleeping Beauty, where a princess is cursed by an affronted fairy to sleep for a hundred years after being left off the christening list. Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman, this picture book brings the timeless German folklore to life in a vivid, child‑friendly format.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Trina Schart Hyman
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