"The course of true love never did run smooth." --William Shakespeare
When the prince spies Rapunzel high in her tower, he's convinced she is the girl of his dreams. Of course he thinks he can save her the traditional way, but this is no traditional Rapunzel.
She throws down everything but what the princ asks for--including a surprise that makes all his dreams come true.
A hilarious fractured fairy tale with clever page-turns and vibrant, eclectic art that is perfect for funny Valentine's Day story hours.
WINNER Oregon Book Award
"A perfect read-aloud. . . . This zany twist on a familiar favorite zips along with bouncy rhymes, tantalizing wordplay, and humorous cotton-candy-colored artwork." —School Library Journal
"This irreverent spoof . . . plays with words, rhyme, and fairy-tale conventions with obvious delight. Listeners will certainly call out for more." —The Horn Book
Lydia Monks is a bestselling and award-winning illustrator and author of children’s books. She is well known for collaborating with Julia Donaldson on titles such as What the Ladybird Heard, which has sold more than a million copies and been translated into many languages. Born in Surrey, England, Monks currently resides in London with her two cats. To learn more, visit lydiamonks.com.
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"The course of true love never did run smooth." --William Shakespeare
When the prince spies Rapunzel high in her tower, he's convinced she is the girl of his dreams. Of course he thinks he can save her the traditional way, but this is no traditional Rapunzel.
She throws down everything but what the princ asks for--including a surprise that makes all his dreams come true.
A hilarious fractured fairy tale with clever page-turns and vibrant, eclectic art that is perfect for funny Valentine's Day story hours.
Awards
WINNER Oregon Book Award
Praise
"A perfect read-aloud. . . . This zany twist on a familiar favorite zips along with bouncy rhymes, tantalizing wordplay, and humorous cotton-candy-colored artwork." —School Library Journal
"This irreverent spoof . . . plays with words, rhyme, and fairy-tale conventions with obvious delight. Listeners will certainly call out for more." —The Horn Book
Lydia Monks is a bestselling and award-winning illustrator and author of children’s books. She is well known for collaborating with Julia Donaldson on titles such as What the Ladybird Heard, which has sold more than a million copies and been translated into many languages. Born in Surrey, England, Monks currently resides in London with her two cats. To learn more, visit lydiamonks.com.
View titles by Lydia Monks
