Publisher Description

This richly illustrated version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is perfect for bedtimes and story times alike. This keepsake edition of a classic is sure to enchant young readers and the whole family for years to come."A child as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as ebony." Sound familiar? We all of the beautiful Snow White and her triumph over a particularly evil Queen. Here is the perfect introduction to her iconic story!This version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is adorned with bold and saturated illustrations originally created by Beth Livings in 1937. These beautiful and yet simple images are wonderfully paired with an abridged and engaging text making it the perfect way to introduce young readers the well-known Grimm story and its powerful symbolism. This book boasts fun die-cut shape making it ideal for young readers to handle and practice page turning!

Author Biography

Bess Livings was an illustrator who was active in the mid-1900s. She illustrated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937. Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) were German academics, linguists, and researchers who collected and published folk stories. They codified and popularized such well-known tales as Cinderella, Snow-White, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Tom Thumb, and many more. Their legacy has inspired centuries of art, study, and storytelling.

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• Abridged, simple text for young readers
• Simple and lovely illustrations
• Vintage style
• Die-cut shape

Description for Sales People

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, another volume in our popular series of die-cut shape books, features simple text, powerful illustrations, and a timeless story. This book is perfect for bedtime and storytime with young children. Laughing Elephant's superior craftsmanship makes this book a keepsake collector's edition.

Description for Bookstore

""Would that I had a child as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as ebony."" The iconic story of the beautiful Snow White and her eventual triumph over a particularly evil Queen is filled with colors and their powerful symbolism, and in this version - illustrated by Beth Livings in 1937 - the colors are strong and saturated, and the illustrations are rendered in a flat, almost na

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