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K-3
In this retelling, clever Rose Red rescues a trapped and ungrateful dwarf by cutting off his beard, hair, and mustache. Doing so frees her friend the bear prince from the dwarf's enchantment. The elegant illustrations in warm earth tones are framed with gold and textured with small patterns of squares that create a tapestry-like effect.