Six fairy tales previously retold by Ehrlich are here compiled, repackaged, and reillustrated with pop-ups. Each begins with a sort of title page/frontispiece designed to resemble a miniature book; when the cover is opened, a beautifully rendered pop-up illustration is revealed. The stories themselves are recounted faithfully and rhythmically. Each features at least two lush illustrations as well as spot decorations.

This collection of six familiar fairy tales about princesses pairs a unique design with lush acrylics and stirring retellings. The titles for the stories are presented on lift tabs, which unveil pop-up representations of scenes from each: for “The Wild Swans,” a red-haired princess nestles in a green nest as she’s charioted by the flock of birds. The pop-up aspect, while elegant, takes a backseat to Ehrlich’s poetic renditions (“The Wild Swans” was previously published as a stand-alone; the other five appeared in the 1985 collection, <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">The Random House Book of Fairy Tales) and Blythe’s textural paintings, which impart the princesses and their surroundings with striking luminance. Ages 7–up. <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">(Sept.)