The Happy Prince: A Tale by Oscar Wilde

by Maisie Paradise Shearring and Oscar Wilde

Book Overview

Originally published by Oscar Wilde in 1888, The Happy Prince is the much-loved story of a gilded statue, a kind-hearted Swallow, and generosity of spirit. A Swallow bound for Egypt takes refuge at the feet of a golden statue of a prince erected in a European town, agreeing to bring pieces of the statue to less fortunate city dwellers at the request of the prince himself.

Illustrator Maisie Paradise Shearring offers a lively take on this...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500651116
• ISBN13: 9780500651117
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.9" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5