Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Have you read . . The Twelve Dancing Princesses

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses



The Twelve Dancing Princesses
By Craft, K. Y.
As Told by Mayer, Marianna
1989-03 - Morrow Junior Books
0688080510 CHECK CATALOG

Mayer brings this beloved classic to life with all the splendor and romance of the story displayed in jewel-like paintings that sweep beautifully across the pages. Full color. …More

The Twelve Dancing Princesses



The Twelve Dancing Princesses
By Cech, John
Illustrator Corvino, Lucy
2009-05 - Sterling
9781402744358 CHECK CATALOG

Every day, 12 princesses mysteriously wear out 12 new pairs of shoes--and neither the king, nor a series of hopeful suitors, can figure out how. Then a simple soldier, with a little magic on his side, gives it a try. Full color. …More

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses



Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
By Man-Kong, Mary
Illustrator Tormey, Carlotta
Screenplay by Ruby, Cliff
2006-08 - Golden Books
9780375837487 CHECK CATALOG

Princess Barbie and her sisters dance the night away in a magical, musical adventure in "Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses"! Barbie and her princess sisters love to dance and sing, but thier evil Aunt Rowena doesn't believe it's proper princess behavior. The princesses escape to a secret, magical palace--but when Barbie discovers that her aunt is plotting to rule the kingdom, she must return to save her father, the king! Girls will love to read all about the Barbie princesses in this beautifully illustrated hardcover storybook based on Barbie's 7th direct to DVD movie. …More

Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses



Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses
By Redbank, Tennant
Screenplay by Ruby, Cliff
Screenplay by Lesser, Elana
2006-08 - Random House Books for Young Readers
9780375837807 CHECK CATALOG

Princess Barbie and her sisters dance the night away in a magical, musical adventure in "Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses"! Barbie and her princess sisters love to dance and sing, but thier evil Aunt Rowena doesn't believe it's proper princess behavior. The princesses escape to a secret, magical palace--but when Barbie discovers that her aunt is plotting to rule the kingdom, she must return to save her father, the king! Girls will love to read all about the Barbie princesses in this beautifully illustrated hardcover storybook based on Barbie's 7th direct to DVD movie. …More

Princess of Glass



Princess of Glass
By George, Jessica Day
2010-05 - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
9781599904788 CHECK CATALOG

In the midst of maneuverings to create political alliances through marriage, sixteen-year-old Poppy, one of the infamous twelve dancing princesses, becomes the target of a vengeful witch while Prince Christian tries to save her. Includes directions for 2 knitting projects. …More

Princess of the Midnight Ball



Princess of the Midnight Ball
By George, Jessica Day
2009-01 - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
9781599903224 CHECK CATALOG

A tale of twelve princesses doomed to dance until dawn… Galen is a young soldier returning from war; Rose is one of twelve princesses condemned to dance each night for the King Under Stone. Together Galen and Rose will search for a way to break the curse that forces the princesses to dance at the midnight balls. All they need is one invisibility cloak, a black wool chain knit with enchanted silver needles, and that most critical ingredient of all—true love—to conquer their foes in the dark halls below. But malevolent forces are working against them above ground as well, and as cruel as the King Under Stone has seemed, his wrath is mere irritation compared to the evil that awaits Galen and Rose in the brighter world above.

Captivating from start to finish, Jessica Day George’s take on the Grimms’ tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses "demonstrates yet again her mastery at spinning something entirely fresh out of a story you thought you knew. …More

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