Sleeping Beauty

Based on the famous ballet, Sleeping Beauty, this paper cut-out book explores the story of Princess Aurora and her quest to escape her tragic destiny.

Format: Hardback
Length: 56 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: Tate Publishing

Once upon a time, in a far-off kingdom, there lived a beautiful baby princess named Aurora. She was loved by all who knew her, but fate had a cruel twist in store for her. A wicked curse was laid upon her by an evil fairy, and it was said that she would prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel on her sixteenth birthday and fall into a deep sleep from which she would never wake up.

As the day of Aurora's sixteenth birthday approached, the kingdom was filled with fear and anxiety. The king and queen searched high and low for a way to break the curse, but nothing seemed to work. The fairy's spell was too powerful, and everyone who tried to help Aurora ended up in danger.

But in the midst of the darkness, a kind and brave young man named Phillip came to the kingdom. He had heard of Aurora's plight and was determined to help her. He went to the fairy's castle and pleaded with her to release the princess from the curse. The fairy, who was known for her cruelty, was initially hesitant, but Phillip's bravery and determination eventually won her over. She agreed to break the curse, but only on one condition.

The condition was that Aurora must prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep. But Phillip was not afraid. He knew that he loved Aurora with all his heart and that he would do anything to save her. He took Aurora's hand and placed it on the spindle of the spinning wheel. As the spindle turned, Aurora's finger pricked, and she fell into a deep sleep.

The kingdom was plunged into darkness as Aurora's body lay in the castle. Everyone who had loved her mourned her loss, and the king and queen were heartbroken. But Phillip was determined to wake Aurora from her sleep. He searched the kingdom for a way to break the curse, and after many long months of searching, he finally found a way.

He discovered that true love's first kiss was the only way to break the curse. With this knowledge, Phillip set out on a quest to find Aurora's true love. He traveled far and wide, meeting many different people and experiencing many different adventures. Finally, he met a young prince named Eric, and he knew that he had found Aurora's true love.

Phillip and Eric fell in love, and they had a beautiful wedding. On the day of Aurora's sixteenth birthday, Phillip kissed her on the forehead, and she woke up from her deep sleep. The kingdom was filled with joy and celebration, and Aurora was finally free from the curse that had been laid upon her. She and Phillip lived happily ever after, and the kingdom was never again in danger.

The story of Princess Aurora and her curse is a timeless tale of love, bravery, and determination. It teaches us that even in the face of impossible odds, true love can conquer all and that we should never give up on our dreams. And it reminds us that even the darkest of curses can be broken with the power of love and courage.

In a far-off kingdom, a beautiful baby princess named Aurora lived, loved by all who knew her. However, fate had a cruel twist in store for her. An evil fairy laid a mortal curse upon her, stating that she would prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel on her sixteenth birthday and fall into a deep sleep from which she would never wake up. As the day of Aurora's sixteenth birthday approached, the kingdom was filled with fear and anxiety. The king and queen searched high and low for a way to break the curse, but nothing seemed to work. The fairy's spell was too powerful, and everyone who tried to help Aurora ended up in danger. But in the midst of the darkness, a kind and brave young man named Phillip came to the kingdom. He had heard of Aurora's plight and was determined to help her. He went to the fairy's castle and pleaded with her to release the princess from the curse. The fairy, who was known for her cruelty, was initially hesitant, but Phillip's bravery and determination eventually won her over. She agreed to break the curse, but only on one condition. Aurora must prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep. But Phillip was not afraid. He knew that he loved Aurora with all his heart and that he would do anything to save her. He took Aurora's hand and placed it on the spindle of the spinning wheel. As the spindle turned, Aurora's finger pricked, and she fell into a deep sleep. The kingdom was plunged into darkness as Aurora's body lay in the castle. Everyone who had loved her mourned her loss, and the king and queen were heartbroken. But Phillip was determined to wake Aurora from her sleep. He searched the kingdom for a way to break the curse, and after many long months of searching, he finally found a way. He discovered that true love's first kiss was the only way to break the curse. With this knowledge, Phillip set out on a quest to find Aurora's true love. He traveled far and wide, meeting many different people and experiencing many different adventures. Finally, he met a young prince named Eric, and he knew that he had found Aurora's true love. Phillip and Eric fell in love, and they had a beautiful wedding. On the day of Aurora's sixteenth birthday, Phillip kissed her on the forehead, and she woke up from her deep sleep. The kingdom was filled with joy and celebration, and Aurora was finally free from the curse that had been laid upon her. She and Phillip lived happily ever after, and the kingdom was never again in danger. The story of Princess Aurora and her curse is a timeless tale of love, bravery, and determination. It teaches us that even in the face of impossible odds, true love can conquer all and that we should never give up on our dreams. And it reminds us that even the darkest of curses can be broken with the power of love and courage.

Dimension: 320 x 290 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849768931