This is a really beautiful original fairytale featuring a group of delightfully quirky puppets who move about at the whims of a series of owners (and This is a really beautiful original fairytale featuring a group of delightfully quirky puppets who move about at the whims of a series of owners (and occasional wild creatures). They long to be in a story and when they finally get their wish, the result is sweet and lovely and moving. Though it is an original tale, it feels like a classic story that has been told again and again, in the best way. ...more
Wow. This is such an interesting read. Is is beautifully written and it is very quick and will keep you turning pages right to the end. And what an enWow. This is such an interesting read. Is is beautifully written and it is very quick and will keep you turning pages right to the end. And what an end it is!...more
Such a beautiful and well-told reimagining of the Baba Yaga folktale for middle grade readers. I read this aloud with my 7 year old who loves wolves aSuch a beautiful and well-told reimagining of the Baba Yaga folktale for middle grade readers. I read this aloud with my 7 year old who loves wolves and she was captivated from page one. If you enjoy fairytale reimaginings, Russian folklore or stories full of magic, excitement and adventure then this is for you. It would also be a prefect read for fans of the movie Wolfwalkers. I can't wait to see what the author does next!...more
Emily Winfield Martin + Snow White and Rose Red??!! I am so excited to read this! Well I read this in a couple of hours last night. I'm a little biaseEmily Winfield Martin + Snow White and Rose Red??!! I am so excited to read this! Well I read this in a couple of hours last night. I'm a little biased because Snow White and Rose Red is my favorite classic fairy tale and there aren't very many re-tellings or adaptations of it so I'm happy to take what I can get. That being said, Emily Winfield Martin did an amazing job with it. The story of two sisters and an enchanted forest is so suited to her style of storytelling and illustration. The illustrations throughout really complement the story and make for a more immersive experience. I highly recommend this to fans of fairy tales. It is a great example of a fairly simple classic tale retold and expanded in a way that remains true to the original. Also, IT IS SO PRETTY!!!...more
As often is the case with Neil Gaiman this retelling/mix of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White is beautiful and dark. Lovely illustrations from Chris RiddAs often is the case with Neil Gaiman this retelling/mix of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White is beautiful and dark. Lovely illustrations from Chris Riddell complement the story....more
This is a wonderful adaptation of the Princess and the Pea but the illustrations are what makes it a 5 star book, for me. Absolutely stunning, dreamliThis is a wonderful adaptation of the Princess and the Pea but the illustrations are what makes it a 5 star book, for me. Absolutely stunning, dreamlike and utterly beautiful, each one. The story is focused more on the prince, who is described as having a sensitive heart. He is searching for the right princess, the one whose "love will be like silk around it." He meets many beautiful and enchanting princess but each one hurts his sensitive heart in some way. Until he meets the one that passes the test and proves that she is sensitive as well, in her own way. ...more
This is an interesting retelling of the classic fairy tale. The depression era New York setting works really well. It is a simple, quick read and the This is an interesting retelling of the classic fairy tale. The depression era New York setting works really well. It is a simple, quick read and the illustration style and sparse prose complement each other well. I would recommend this to fans of fairy tale retellings....more
A lovely, classic fairy tale. My only complaint is that the ending was a bit convenient. Granted it was the ending I wanted, but it was tied up with aA lovely, classic fairy tale. My only complaint is that the ending was a bit convenient. Granted it was the ending I wanted, but it was tied up with a bow that was a bit more perfect than I would've liked....more
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