Roman Holiday: The Illustrated Storybook

by Micol Ostow

Experience the beloved classic film with this exquisitely illustrated storybook the entire family can share.

A princess on the run, a secret identity revealed, and international intrigue abound in the stylishly illustrated child-friendly retelling of the classic film, Roman Holiday . Enjoy stunning scenes of Rome as a young princess escapes for the happiest day of her life while an army of investigators turns the Eternal City upside down looking for her.

NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE A The beloved story of the runaway princess is told in a family-friendly picture book for the very first time.

FULL COLOR Experience the black-and-white classic in vibrant full color with stunning and stylish illustrations.

EXPLORE THE ETERNAL Take a virtual tour of the most popular landmarks in Rome from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain to the iconic cobblestone streets.

THE ORIGINAL PRINCESS One of the first—and best—princess-themed rom coms that helped inspire numerous films through the decades.

COMPLETE YOUR Share your favorite stories from childhood with your own kids and grandchildren with Insight Kids’ Illustrated Classics series and pop culture storybooks, including artfully rendered retellings of It’s a Wonderful Life , The Goonies , and The Muppet Christmas Carol .

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

40 pages, Hardcover

Published March 7, 2023

About the author

Micol Ostow has been writing professionally since 2004, and in that time has written and/or ghostwritten over 40 published works for young readers. She started her reign of terror with Egmont with her novel FAMILY, which Elizabeth Burns named a favorite of 2012 on her School Library Journal-syndicated blog, A Chair, a Fireplace, a Tea Cozy. Micol's graphic novel, SO PUNK ROCK (and Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother), was named a 2009 Booklist Top Ten Arts Books for Youth Selection, a Booklist Top Ten Religion Books for Youth Selection, and a Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Teens. She received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Her young adult horror novel, AMITY, will release from Egmont in August 2014, and her first chapter book series, LOUISE TRAPEZE, will debut in Spring 2015 from Random House.

She lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, alongside her Emmy Award-winning husband, their daughter, and a finicky French bulldog. Visit her at www.micolostow.com.

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and cute and great to share with young movie fans.

[Lili · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another lovely book to share with the family and fans of the movie. This was a fantastic read and such a charming tribute to the classic film! Gorgeous artwork as well.

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so delightful! I hope they adapt more classic movies into kids books!

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*

[Jenn Kause · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is such a fun way to share this movie with younger audiences! great for older kids with lengthy pages but gorgeous illustrations.