Sleeping Beauty

Charlotte Gastaut invites young readers into the magical realm of one of the world’s most beloved ballets, Sleeping Beauty. This tale of destiny, love, jealousy, and the triumph of good over evil, is brought to life in this breathtakingly illustrated picture book.A terrible curse is placed upon the newborn Princess Aurora by a vengeful fairy, before her sixteenth birthday, she will prick her finger on a spindle and die. Although a good fairy softens the spell, transforming death into a long-enchanted sleep, destiny cannot be avoided forever. When the curse is fulfilled, only true love's kiss can awaken Aurora and restore life to her kingdom.Inspired by the splendour of the famous ballet, this magnificent edition transforms the classic fairy tale into an immersive visual experience. Delicately crafted paper cut-outs reveal hidden scenes, while Gastaut's richly detailed illustrations evoke a world of enchanted forests, glittering palaces and magical fairies. Each page unfolds like a theatrical stage set, enticing readers to step into the story and experience the wonder, drama, and romance of this timeless classic.