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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2017 | Elementary
PreS-Gr 2—Rylant's retelling features many hallmarks of the traditional tale but grounds itself firmly for a primary grade audience. Royal parents of a longed-for child invite seven fairy godmothers to bestow blessings on the baby princess. But an embittered eighth fairy has been forgotten, and she is easily offended. When the unexpected guest shows up, she must make do with a brass teapot rather than one specially crafted of "rose pearl and royal silver." As ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on June 1, 2018
Rylant does an adequate job of telling the popular tale in her own words, with a unique spin on the lesson to be le...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
