The Rose And The Lily

Written by: Susan Ross
Illustrated by: Megan Stiver

Prince Sterling is enamoured by the beautiful Princess Rose and asks for her hand in marriage. However, the prince soon discovers that even the loveliest rose has thorns.

Lily is a homely but kind-hearted commoner the prince meets on his quest for the perfect hairpin for the pompous princess.

‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ and as the story progresses, the illustrations show how the prince’s perception of both women changes.

Join Prince Sterling on his journeys as he meets miners with firefly-lit helmets, a woodland fairy riding a peacock and the rainbow-coloured pet dragon of an ornery ogre.

The Rose and the Lily delivers an important message: character is more important than beauty.

Find the hidden mouse in the pictures with Princess Rose (except the final one) and Lily. Then make a crown. Instructions included.

Children 5+ will enjoy this fanciful fairy tale.

The Rose and the Lily (2011)
ISBN: 978-0-9810634-6-3
36 pages

Reviews:

“With story-telling elegance, Susan Ross weaves a surprise twist into THE ROSE AND THE LILY and a lesson for young readers. The book is illustrated beautifully and in great detail by Megan Stiver. As with Ross’ prior books, the author tops off her tale by offering parents (and teachers) a step-by-step, interactive craft “Make a Crown” to do with their children.

I’ve reviewed three of Ross’ books now and this is my favorite. THE ROSE AND THE LILY is fanciful and fun, and sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of children ages 6 through 12. I give this one five stars and as a grandmother of five, a hearty recommendation.”

— Sharon Cupp Pennington, Sharon's Reviews

“Poor King William is desperate to marry off his spoiled daughter, Rose. Suitors come from near and far, but no one is good enough for her. She finally agrees that Prince Sterling might be a potential husband, but only if he brings her the perfect hairpin.

Prince Sterling is enchanted by Rose's beauty, and gladly sets off on a quest to find her hairpin. But each time he returns to see her, she rejects him and his gifts. Lily, a plain and simple village girl, helps Prince Sterling by taking care of his horse and chatting with him about his quest. As the Prince gets to know both ladies, he finds Rose gets uglier and Lily prettier every day.

It's a well-known truism that beauty is only skin-deep. In The Rose and the Lily kids will see this for themselves, as Lily's beauty shines brightly from the inside. As this story clearly demonstrates, character will always be more important than appearance.”

— Alice Berger

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