Princess and the Pea
written by Alex Field
published by New Frontier Publishing (2016)
designed by Celeste Hulme
The Prince travels the world looking for the perfect bride. He looks everywhere until he finally returns home with no wife. Then one day there is a knock at the palace door. Could this be his princess?
Beauty and the Beast
written by Alex Field
published by New Frontier Publishing (2017)
designed by Celeste Hulme
On a dark day Beauty sets out to meet the Beast in his castle. Can she put her fear aside and see through the appearance of the Beast?
Some Reviews
'with full page whimsical illustrations on every opening' by Claire Saxby in Aussiereviews
'lavishly illustrates this version... colour and fluid style fill this story with magic, bringing Beauty to life' by Dimity Powell in Boomerang
'has unequivocally supported this sweet tale with her soft-paletted, fluid and gentle illustrations. She has created magnificent atmosphere with the muted tones of blues and oranges, beautifully depicting both the contrasts between Beauty and the Beast as well as their tendency to naturally complement each other. The subtle symbolism of the caged butterflies, eventually trading places with the wicked fairy, is clever, and most intriguing for its astute readers' by Romi Sharp in Boomerang
'great version of a traditional story... The illustrations draw you in, and the butterflies are a great touch. A classic story is represented in a way that appeals to most age groups' by Karen Colliver in ReadPlus
'I’m already a fan of Helene Magisson’s work as an illustrator and her illustrations glow with fairytale magic. The use of birdcages and butterflies in the background to symbolise imprisonment and then freedom will delight the observant child reader. The end papers give an extra twist to this element' by Rebecca Newman in Buzz Words