The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

The Tale of Despereaux

Now adapted for the big screen by Universal Pictures, DiCamillo's Newbery Medal-winning book comes to vivid life in this deluxe movie picture book. Each spread features a paper novelty and a spectacular pop-up surprise, along with character information, sidebars, flaps, and other novelty features. Key scenes from the animated film, opening in theaters on December 19th, are also highlighted.

The Tale of Despereaux Novel Units Student Packet 15 Pack

A Literature Kit. A story of a special mouse who is on a dangerous quest to rescue a princess. Despereaux falls in love with the princess even though mice and humans are not supposed to. Caught, Despereaux is sentenced to the dungeon, however he escapes and goes looking for his beloved princess. The princess, however, has already been tricked and has been taken to the dungeon. Despereaux must save his love, and together with the help of his friends, eventually rescues her. As his quest comes to a close, Despereaux realizes that he still cannot marry the princess, however they become friends. The story ends with the king, the princess, and Despereaux eating a feast and living happily together forever.

A Literature Kit for The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

The Tale of Despereaux; Because of Winn-Dixie