The Tale of Despereaux Deluxe Movie Storybook

by Kate DiCamillo and Candlewick Press

Based on the gloriously animated adventure The Tale of Despereaux, this first-class picture book features flaps, pop-ups, moving parts, and even a removable flip book! Children are invited to follow the adventures of Despereaux from the royal library to Princess Pea's chamber, the rat-infested dungeon, and beyond. Kate DiCamillo's literary classic about Despereaux Tilling has enchanted children and adults around the globe. In this tale of bravery, forgiveness and redemption, one small creature teaches a kingdom that it takes only a little light to show the truth: What you look like doesn't equal what you are. Published in 23 languages, with more than 2 million copies in print, a New York Times #1 bestseller and winner of the Newbery Medal, The Tale of Despereaux is now animated adventure from Universal Pictures. THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All Rights Reserved.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763640743
• ISBN13: 9780763640743
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 14 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Despereaux is my hero!

Despereaux was such an inspiration. He's this tiny mouse who doesn't want to live with the restrictions of his mouse society. He was brought to the castle to eat books - but instead wants to read the books. He was told never to make contact with a human - and ultimately falls in love with a princess. Despereaux is the bravest mouse ever to fight with a needle and a bit of red string. This is the cutest little mouse story ever and I guarantee it'll be great fun no matter what the age .

Despereaux book

This is a nice, detailed book. It is long and maybe too much for todddlers.

the tail of despero review

The tail of Despero is a about a brave rat. This book is an all-classic book. The book of the tail of Despero is for all ages even if you're 50, 4, 2, 80, or 100 this Book is fantastic for you. The book is all in one sad, mysteries, funny, fantasy. The movie is also available. but the book is better that the movie. I recommend you people to buy it its grate .

this is a good one!

my 3 year old niece loved this gift. Very high print quality...VERY happy with this product.

What fun to have a pop up version of the movie!

Candlewick has outdone themselves with this book. There are a nice variety of pop ups in here with a clever set of enhancements to the storyline. This is a beautiful book that captures the charm of the origninal story. I especially like the tiny little storybook inside. Little details like that were not spared in production, and this will provide delight to children as they review the story, whether from the movie, or the original novel.