A long-awaited baby is born in the palace and the kingdom rejoices! The princess, Aurora, is the pride and joy of the king and queen, but she has been cursed by a wicked fairy. She will prick her finger on a spinning wheel on her sixteenth birthday and will fall into a sleep that will last a hundred years. Aurora is hidden away in the forest and raised by three good fairies, where she blossoms into grace and beauty. She secretly falls in love with a handsome prince. But will their love be strong enough to break the curse? Beautifully illustrated, this beloved fairy tale will delight the young and the young at heart.