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by Magda Gargulakova (Author), Shunsuke Satake (Illustrator)
Step into a fairy tale and watch the story unfold one magical scene at a time.
Sleeping Beauty is a beautifully designed shaped board book for kids ages 3 to 5 that brings the classic fairy tale to life in a hands-on, visual way. As young readers follow the story of the kind-hearted princess and her enchanted sleep, each sturdy page is shaped like a different scene from the tale. The unique format turns every page into a moment of discovery while gently introducing themes of patience, perseverance, and good triumphing over evil.
Created especially for preschool readers, this interactive board book is made to be held, explored, and enjoyed again and again. With durable pages and an easy-to-grasp design, it works as both a storybook and a toy, encouraging shared reading, storytelling, and imaginative play. Perfect for fairy-tale lovers and gift giving, Sleeping Beauty offers a fresh and engaging way to experience a timeless story.
Key Features:
- Shaped Board Book Design: Each page is shaped like a scene from the story for a tactile reading experience.
- Classic Fairy Tale Retelling: Introduces Sleeping Beauty in a child-friendly, age-appropriate format.
- Perfect for Ages 3 to 5: Designed for preschool readers and early learners.
- Durable and Interactive: Sturdy board pages stand up to repeated reading and play.
- Great for Storytime and Gifting: A magical, hands-on take on a beloved fairy tale.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.
Author Biography
Magda Gargulakova has a degree in Art History and is a co-founder and also curator of the OFF/FORMAT gallery in Brno, Czech Republic, which exhibits and promotes contemporary progressive art, mostly by young artists. She worked for a time in marketing, but her love affair with books has been a long one. For OFF/FORMAT, she has edited and published several art publications. Since 2019, she has added to this experience as an editor of literature for very young readers at Albatros Media, using her two daughters for quality control.
Shunsuke Satake is an independent illustrator specializing in stylized animal designs. After working as a graphic designer, he became an independent illustrator in 2007. He has created illustrations and characters for advertisements and books, and published picture books both in Japan and abroad. In 2020, he released his collection of works PRESENT. He is also a lecturer at Kyoto University of Arts, and has been awarded the Good Design Award (Japan / 2014, 2017). He is based in Japan.
