The Transformation from Lotus Flower to Princess

The illustrators next provided a storyboard, with one colour illustration and the rest in black and white line drawings.  Here we discussed the transformation scene.

Bethany's original resembles Birth of Venus in how she emerges from the flower off balance. (Note: Birth of Venus is a nude painting, be aware before following the link with young children.)

The storyboard original resembles Aladdin's lamp in how the magic pours from the flower.

The final version resembles the Hindu goddess Lakshmi (alternate picture) and the Buddhist Quan Yin, who also stand on a pink lotus flower.