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The paper bag princess : the story behind the story / [written by] Robert Munsch ; [illustrated by] Michael Martchenko.

Munsch, Robert N., 1945- (author). Martchenko, Michael. (Added Author). Dann, Sarah, 1970- (Added Author).

Summary:

"Elizabeth was a beautiful princess. She lived in a castle and had expensive princess clothes..." A fearsome dragon leaves Elizabeth only a paper bag to clothe herself. But unswayed, she will chase after the dragon and get back what is hers. What about the Prince?

Record details

ISBN: 9781550379150
ISBN: 1550379151
Physical Description: 63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits (some color) ; 24 cm.
Edition: 25th anniversary edition
Publisher: Toronto : Annick Press, ©2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"The story behind the story." "Developed by the editors at Annick Press with Sarah Dann." "Includes the complete storybook."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Happy Birthday, Paper Bag Princess -- Robert Munsch : the story of a storyteller -- Michael Martchenko : a portrait of the artist -- The beginning of a beautiful partnership -- Would the real Elizabeth please stand up? -- From paper bag to paperback : how children's books are made -- She ought to be in pictures : illustrating the Paper Bag Princess -- The Paper Bag Princess : the storybook -- And they lived happily ever after : a success story -- Around the world in just 10 seconds : the princess goes global -- From the best-selling book : the paper bag spinoffs -- Thinking outside the bag : surprise appearances by Lizzie -- Dear Mr. Munsch : kids respond to the Paper Bag Princess -- The end.