Kate DiCamillo's literary classic about Despereaux Tilling — a mouse in love with adventure, books, and a princess named Pea — has enchanted readers around the globe, having been published in twenty-three languages, with more than two million copies in print.

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.

Publisher: Candlewick Press
Distributor: Random House, Inc.
Publication Date: 10-14-2008
Pages: 14
Measurements: 9.02in X 10.15in X .67in X 1.14lb