PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2001
AGE: 4-8
REVIEWER: Crystal Scott
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“Hansel and Gretel” by Beni Montresor is one of the many versions of Hansel and Gretel. In this version, Hansel and Gretel are told by their mother to go out into the woods to find strawberries for them to eat. As they travel deeper into the woods they fall asleep, and once they awaken they find themselves outside of the witch's castle. The witch takes them prisoner and forces Gretel to cook a soup that her brother will be put into. This book is a great read for children but still contains plenty of spooky moments: "They knew that in the woods there was sometimes an evil monster, not to mention terrifying devils and witches. One of these witches, more wicked than the others, eats children." In the end, the siblings trick the witch shoving her into the soup, and they save the children who were taken as prisoner. Montresor does a great job of using cut out illustrations. They uniquely grab the audience. PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2001 AGE: 4-8 REVIEWER: Crystal Scott
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illustrated and retold by ruth sanderson This imaginative tale by Sanderson was formed from two distinct stories woven together; the Chinese story “The Magic Brocade”, and the Norwegian tale “The Princess on the glass hill”. A talented weaver, named Anna, dreams of a fair and distant land then weaves a tapestry to remember it by. The tapestry is so incredibly beautiful that fairies steal it to make a copy. The weaver begs her three sons to return her precious tapestry to her. The eldest two sons, first Leon and then Blaine, travel to find their mother’s tapestry. The hermit they both meet tells them of the hard journey ahead and gives them each a bag of gold. While the eldest two sons waste all their gold, the youngest, Perrin, receives a silver whistle that brings help to him on the journey, he is able to bring back his mother’s tapestry, which, in turn, brings some magic to his family. Children will find this book intriguing and magical, while teachers and educators can teach lessons about perceptions, dedication and seeking help. Category: Folklore/Fairytale. 1999, Little, Brown and Company, $15.95. Ages 8-12. Kelsey Means Rose Red is a bright and happy young woman who grew up as an only child to a widow. She spent her days in the forest with the other animals to keep her company. Rose Red was a fearless adventurer. One night a visitor, a big brown bear, greeted her at her door! The bear merely wishes for warmth from the dark cold winter nights, and Rose Red gives him comfort and aid. As winter comes to an end the bear informs Rose Red of his three treasures that were stolen from him by a wicked dwarf, and of his quest to get them back. Over the next few weeks Rose Red encounters this dwarf who get’s himself into sticky situations in which Rose Red bargains for the three different treasures in return for helping him. Rose Red was very intelligent, and in the end the dwarf loses all of his magical powers. The big brown bear comes through the forest towards her, the magic wearing off turns him into a handsome young prince! Rose Red saved him and returned to him his treasures. In the end Rose Red and the bear prince fall in love, and become wed. This fairy tale story includes very eloquent, and expressive illustrations to go along with its words. The inclusion of magic brings this story to life, it will be sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of young children.
Published: 2000 Company: HarperCollins Publishers Ages: 4-8 Price: Average new $35. Can run cheaper if used, and range higher if new. Category: Juvenile Non-Fiction, Fairytales Section Natalie Hoeksema |
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