Synopses & Reviews
An empowering tale for all kids, Reading Beauty features fun, rhyming text, lovable characters, and a heartwarming ending that will keep young minds entertained.
A repressible fairy tale retelling that is sure to charm readers of all ages: When a fairy's curse — a deathlike sleep via paper cut — threatens to make her kingdom barren of books, it's up to space princess Lex to break the spell and bring books back to her people. Set in the universe of the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella, this empowering bedtime story for girls will entice young readers with its brave heroine, star-studded setting, and hilarious, heartwarming happy ending.
- Features brightly colored illustrations with impressive details that bring the storyline to life and keep readers engaged
- Encourages young girls to stand up for what they believe in while reminding them that their positive actions can truly make an impact
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"A nifty addition to the shelves of feminist fractured fairy tales." Kirkus Reviews
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"The story shares a positive message about reading, helping others, and redemption. A great one-on-one read for caregivers, and perfect for group sharing in a library or classroom setting." School Library Journal
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"[Reading Beauty] will find many fans, especially among those looking for more titles with a multiethnic (or galactic) cast of characters." Booklist
About the Author
Deborah Underwood is the author of Interstellar Cinderella and many other books for children, including the New York Times bestsellers Here Comes the Easter Cat, The Quiet Book, and The Loud Book. She lives in San Francisco.
Meg Hunt is the illustrator of Interstellar Cinderella and a printmaker, educator, and all-around maker of things. She was also the recipient of the 2015 Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Award for her contribution to the Illustrators 58 exhibition. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.