The Tale of Despereaux Special Edition: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread (Tale of Despereaux) Author: Kate Dicamillo
	Book Information Publisher: Candlewick Book Type: Hardcover Members Wishing: 18 Rating: ? ISBN-13: 9780763629281 - ISBN-10: 0763629286 Publication Date: 5/13/2008 Pages: 272 Reading Level: Ages 4-8

The cherished Newbery Medal winner receives a stunning new treatment in a slipcased edition featuring 24 new full-color illustrations.

The story of Despereaux Tilling —- a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea —- has enchanted children and adults around the globe. Now this instant classic by Kate DiCamillo, America’s beloved storyteller, takes on new life with the addition of twenty-four color illustrations by the incomparable Timothy Basil Ering, specially created for this collectible gift edition.