An interesting aspect of this version of Swan Lake is that while it does have a definate introduction, complication and resolution, it gives a list of possible endings before giving the final resolution. This version of Swan Lake is a classic fairy tale. There are many transformations such as the transformation of the Swan Queen into a beautiful swan, the transformation of the swan maidens into beautiful women and the transformation of the sorcerer into an owl. There are also enchanted forcers. This version of swan lake shows the enchanted force not only as the sorcerers spell but also in his power over the lake, making the waves come up and pull the Swan Queen into the water. The 'happily ever after' element is the most obvious fairy tale element. The story begins 'Once upon a time...' and ends with Prince and the Swan Queen getting married and living 'a long and happy life together'.

This version of Swan Lake has a very traditional design. There is a bar of music at the top left hand side of every page, the text is on the bottom left of every page and the illustration is on the right of every page. The illustrations are framed at the centre of the page and use quite dull colours. Overall there is a very balanced blend of pictures and text. The illustrations of The Swan Queen in human form still portray the sense that she is a swan. At the bottom of her dress are white feathers. An interesting aspect of the illustration is The Swan Queens arm, as it appears to be the neck of a swan. Her hand is orange to represent the swan's beak.

While this is a traditional picture book it does have a postmodern element during the ballroom scene. The sorcerer arrives with his daugher and above their heads is a raincloud with a lightning bolt. While this is used to represent the sorcerer and his daugter as evil, it does disregard norms.

While this version of Swan Lake is quite beautiful in its design, it may appeal more to older readers than to young children. The pictures, while showing the beauty of this story, are quite dull in colour and children may lose interest as a result. This version also leaves unanswered questions. What really did happen to the sorcerer? Good is rewarded in this version but we do not know if bad was punished.