Even before stories were written down, young and old have been enchanted by the tale of the beautiful princess who pricked herself and feel into a deep sleep. Here amid light, shadow and magic emerge the drama of a king's decision, and angry thirteenth fairy, a prince undaunted by a wall of brambles and a lovely princess fast asleep. As retold by Mahlon F. Craft, who also designed this book and others by Kinuko Y. Craft