Synopses & Reviews
An old tale is brought to new life by the voice of the princess. A princess watches as her six brothers run into the forest. Suddenly, she sees six white shirts tumble out of the sky. It is the work of an evil witch, for when the shirts land on the brothers, they are instantly transformed into swans. There is only one way to break the spell: the princess must sew six shirts made from fragile stitchwort flowers. It will take her six years to complete the shirts, and during that time, she cannot make a sound or utter a word, or the spell will remain unbroken. This beautiful story was popular long before it first appeared in print in Household Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. With stunning illustrations by Jes Cole, Christine San José's version of this folktale is perfect for reading aloud.
Review
"Children will be satisfied with the brightly colored, full-page illustrations. Different perspectives in the pictures support the story's drama and add interest. For a new spin on an old favorite, this is a strong choice." --School Library Journal
About the Author
Christine San Jose is a former senior editor of Highlights for Children and she served as language arts editor for Zaner-Bloser, Inc. She has done consulting work in language arts in England, Peru, Israel, and the United States. She is a storyteller of considerable talent and finds that a great help in her writing. She lives in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.Jes is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. This is her first picture Book. She lives in Medfield, Massachusetts.