Sarah Gibb (1)

Author of Rapunzel: Based on the Original Story by the Brothers Grimm

For other authors named Sarah Gibb, see the disambiguation page.

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Works by Sarah Gibb

The Family Treasury of Classic Christmas Carols (2002) 49 copies

Sleeping Beauty: Based on the Original Story by the Brothers Grimm (2015) 23 copies

Cinderella (2016) 9 copies

The Bridesmaid's Diary (2004) 5 copies

Snow White (2022) 4 copies

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Associated Works

Me Before You (2012) — Cover artist, some editions — 10,289 copies

The Tail of Emily Windsnap (2003) — Illustrator, some editions — 2,742 copies

Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep (2004) — Illustrator — 1,482 copies

Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004) — Cover artist, some editions — 1,187 copies

Silver Bay (2007) — Cover artist, some editions — 617 copies

Night Music (2008) — Cover artist, some editions — 469 copies

Queen Camilla (2006) — Illustrator, some editions — 406 copies

Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls (2015) — Illustrator — 239 copies

Princess Charlotte and the Birthday Ball (The Tiara Club, Book 1) (2008) — Illustrator — 147 copies

Princess Alice and the Magical Mirror (2005) — Illustrator — 139 copies

Princess Katie and the Silver Pony (The Tiara Club, No. 2) (1656) — Illustrator — 101 copies

The Christmas Mystery: Abridged Illustrated Edition (2002) — Illustrator — 86 copies

The Princess Who Had No Kingdom (2009) — Illustrator — 76 copies

Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-spun (2017) — Illustrator, some editions — 74 copies

Princess Sophia and the Sparkling Surprise (2005) — Illustrator — 74 copies

Princess Daisy And the Dazzling Dragon (The Tiara Club, No. 3) (2005) — Illustrator — 71 copies

Emily Windsnap: Three Swishy Mermaid Tales (2008) — Illustrator — 67 copies

Princess Emily and the Beautiful Fairy (1995) — Illustrator — 62 copies

Beauty and the Beast (2012) — Illustrator — 60 copies

Princess Charlotte and the Enchanted Rose (2000) — Illustrator — 59 copies

Princess Emily and the Wishing Star (2006) — Illustrator — 57 copies

Princess Chloe and the Primrose Petticoats (2007) — Illustrator — 57 copies

Princess Daisy and the Magical Merry-Go-Round (2006) — Illustrator — 55 copies

Princess Sophia and the Prince's Party (2006) — Illustrator — 47 copies

Princess Alice and the Glass Slipper (2006) — Illustrator — 45 copies

Princess Jessica and the Best-Friend Bracelet (2007) — Illustrator — 40 copies

Princess Georgia and the Shimmering Pearl (2007) — Illustrator — 37 copies

Princess Lauren and the Diamond Necklace (The Tiara Club at Ruby Mansions, No. 5) (2007) — Illustrator — 35 copies

Princess Olivia and the Velvet Cloak (2007) — Illustrator — 33 copies

Emily Windsnap: Six Swishy Tails of Land and Sea (2016) — Illustrator — 29 copies

Princess Katie and the Mixed-up Potion (2007) — Illustrator — 28 copies

Phonics 06: Frank's Frock (2000) — Illustrator, some editions — 25 copies

Princess Amy and the Golden Coach (Tiara Club at Ruby Mansions) (2007) — Illustrator — 22 copies

Princess Katie and the Dancing Broom (2006) — Illustrator — 20 copies

Princess Hannah and the Little Black Kitten (The Tiara Club) (2007) — Illustrator — 17 copies

The Princess Who Had No Fortune (2014) — Illustrator — 13 copies

Princess Lucy and the Precious Puppy (The Tiara Club) (2007) — Illustrator — 12 copies

Princess Ellie and the Enchanted Fawn (The Tiara Club) (2007) — Illustrator — 12 copies

Princess Grace and the Golden Nightingale (The Tiara Club) (2007) — Illustrator — 12 copies

Princess Caitlin and the Little Lamb (The Tiara Club) (2009) — Illustrator — 11 copies

Princess Megan and the Magical Tiara (2007) — Illustrator — 11 copies

Princess Parade: Christmas Special 2007 (The Tiara Club) (2007) — Illustrator — 6 copies

Sophia and Emily at Silver Towers (The Tiara Club) (2009) — Illustrator, some editions — 3 copies

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Birthdate: 20th century
Gender: female
Places of residence: Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Education: St. Martin's School of Art
Brighton College of Art (MA|Illustration)

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Rapunzel by Sarah Gibb

Gorgeous, intricate illustrations and a beautifully simplified story. Gibb neatly sidesteps some of the harder-to-explain bits of the original tale without entirely eliminating its darker aspects: no mention is made of Rapunzel's pregnancy, but the prince is still pushed from the tower into a thorn bush, becoming "so badly hurt that he could no longer see." This is the way you retell a faery tale for children.

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slimikin | 17 other reviews | Mar 27, 2022 |

Sleeping Beauty: Based on the Original Story by the… by Sarah Gibb

The biggest strength of this version of the classic fairy tale is Sarah Gibb’s enchanted illustrations. Her images are impeccably delicate, with clean lines and a color palette worthy of any princess. One of Gibbs’ signatures is her silhouette panels which diversify the illustration style. C is always eager to turn the pages and see what magic comes next.

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KristenRoper | Sep 1, 2021 |

Rapunzel: Based on the Original Story by the… by Sarah Gibb

This book is all about the illustrations. I was dreading reading another Rapunzel story to my three year old (she picked it out at the library) but the illustrations were some detailed and fun. The story its simple and the details are found in the art on each page. I won't mind rereading this version.

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wrightja2000 | 17 other reviews | Sep 6, 2018 |

Rapunzel: Based on the Original Story by the… by Sarah Gibb

I liked “Rapunzel” for two reasons. First, I truly like that this story has been around for so long and is considered a traditional story, but it is written in so many different ways. The general idea of the story, Rapunzel letting her hair down, is the same but there is always one different aspect in the retold stories. This aspect is interesting to think about, because the story told today can be nothing like the original ‘traditional’ story that was once told. Second, I really liked the illustrations in this book. The colors were very vibrant and eye catching. They would typically be more appealing to female readers, but the book overall is written for anyone! The main point in Rapunzel is to tell the love story of a girl who has been locked away and desperately wants to be freed, and with the help of her long locks, she gets a happy ending.… (more)

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aseipp1 | 17 other reviews | Mar 23, 2016 |

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