Verity Fairy and Rapunzel

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Title:

Verity Fairy and Rapunzel

Alternate title:

Rapunzel

Author:

Wakeman, Caroline, author.

Zhing, Amy, illustrator.

Summary:

In this captivating interpretation of a classic fairytale, children can rediscover the much-loved story of Rapunzel while exploring the Magic Kingdom of the fairies--a place where all of the classic fairytales coexist and intertwine. In this retelling of Rapunzel, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends in the Fairy-tale Kingdom and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does, she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble!

Edition:

First American Edition.

Physical Description:

63 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.

Genre:

Fairy tales.

Subject Term:

Rapunzel (Tale) -- Adaptations -- Juvenile fiction.

Fairies -- Juvenile fiction.

Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Zhing, Amy,

Publisher:

DK Publishing,

Publication Date:

2021

ISBN:

9780744039351

9780744039368

Publication Information:

New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2021.

Call Number:

J WAKEMAN

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

Discover the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, like never before!

This wonderful early learning book retells the well-loved fairy tale Rapunzel with a new twist -- from Verity's perspective. Verity tells the truth ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble!

Inside the pages of this charming nursery book, you'll discover:

* A simple and easy-to-understand approach to well-known fairy tales told with a new twist.
* Evocative, narrative text by author and literary agent Caroline Wakeman.
* A colorful map of Verity's Fairy Tale Kingdom.
* A glossary to help first readers learn the new words they have read.
* A fun, interactive quiz to remind children what they have seen and learned throughout the book.
* Magical illustrations by up-and-coming illustrator Amy Zhing.

Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Think again! In this captivating first storybook, children can rediscover Rapunzel while exploring the Fairy Tale Kingdom -- a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. Little ones will love following Verity and her fairy friends as they fight against evil and make sure everyone lives happily ever after.

This social development book teaches children the importance of telling the truth and the difference between right and wrong. Verity means truth, and she shows youngsters that truth should always prevail, no matter what. Gorgeous characters, simple text and a splash of humor make Verity Fairy and Rapunzel a wonderful gift for children ages 5-7 years! It also encourages preschool learning.

Treasure storytime with your little one! This wonderful series from DK is perfect for parents who want to introduce their children to popular fairy tales in a fun, fresh way. More books include Verity Fairy and Snow White , Verity Fairy and Cinderella , and Verity Fairy and Rapunzel .

Author Notes

Caroline Wakeman is a children's author, founder and CEO of Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency and co-founder of Collaborate Agency, one of the UK's leading illustration agencies. Caroline has over 20 years of experience working in Children's publishing and has worked with Oxford University Press, Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster, Octopus, Cambridge University Press, Pearson, and Quarto.