As a general rule, I am not really a fan of abridgments and adaptations. I find it a bit disrespectful to the original work of the author. That being said, this one does have really charming illustrations that invite the readers in. Since the original work has sat on my library shelves for years without circulating, this may be a good way to introduce students to the idea that the story came before Disney, even if the picture book format allows for only a taste of the full story.