 |  |
|
Puss in Boots |
|
| Author: |
Charles Perrault |
 Book Review
|
| Format: |
Hardcover |
| ISBN: |
0374361606 |
|
| Availability: |
Usually ships within 24 hours. |
Book Review
Charles Perrault first published his collection of classic French folk tales 300 years ago, including "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," and this entertaining story about a most clever feline. In Puss and Boots, a poor miller dies and leaves his youngest son nothing but a cat. The son is none too happy about it, either; " ...once I've eaten my cat and made a muff out of the fur, I'm sure to starve," he says. But what a legacy the bequeathed cat turns out to be! The cat in tall boots creates a new identity for the youngest son--the Marquis of Carabas, complete with fine clothes, fields of wheat, a castle stolen from an ogre, and in the end, the respect of the king and the hand of the king's daughter. The story itself is gracefully and humorously told, and the text, set in large gray type,... |
| |
| |
|
Cinderella Pop-Up Fairy Tale |
|
| Author: |
Adapted by Matthew Reinhart |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Pop Up Book |
| ISBN: |
1416905014 |
|
| Availability: |
|
Book Review
Book Review Exclusive: Make Your Own Pop-Up
Fans of Matthew Reinhart's gorgeous pop-up books can download, fold, and color a pop-up Cinderella of their very own, by following these simple instructions.
Book Review's Significant Seven
Matthew Reinhart graciously agreed to answer the questions we like to ask every author: the Book Review Significant Seven.
Q: What book has had the most significant impact on your life?A: Peter Spier's book Gobble, Grunt, Growl was my favorite as a child and as a young artist. The only words in the book were animal sounds, but the pictures really told the story. Mr. Spier is an amazing draftsman and while his creatures remained realistic, they all displayed such emotion and fun. He really knows how to set a... |
| |
| |
|
Cinderella |
|
| Author: |
Charles Perrault |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN: |
0689814747 |
|
| Availability: |
|
Book Review
In this kinder, gentler version of the old French fairy tale, the poor cinderwench forgives her stepsisters in the end and gives them a home in her palace. This Cinderella is pretty, but not perfect, and instead of having the tiniest feet in the kingdom, she in fact has wide feet (which fit the glass slipper nonetheless). From the details of the ball gowns to the trees of jewels glittering at the palace, Susan Jeffers's glowing, imaginative artwork is breathtaking. Jeffers has illustrated many fairy tales, as well as the popular McDuff books. With pen and ink and brilliant colors, she creates paintings of exquisite detail and clarity, wonderfully showcased by this book's large format and abundant full-page illustrations. The magical transformation of Cinderella into a beautiful princess never fails to capture the imagination... |
| |
| |
|
The Complete Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault |
|
| Author: |
Charles Perrault |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Hardcover |
| ISBN: |
0395570026 |
|
| Availability: |
Ships within 2-3 days. |
From Booklist
Gr. 4-6. In his introduction, Philip gives Perrault his due as a folklorist who told the tales without "literary embroidery" and as a writer whose retellings are characterized by acerbic wit rather than by sentimentality. This volume includes all 11 tales attributed to Perrault, including his dramatic "Little Red Riding Hood," without a huntsman coming to the rescue, "Sleeping Beauty," in which the princess doesn't live happily ever after until she has endured bitter trials, and the bloody tale of "Bluebeard," as well as lighter stories such as "The Fairies," in which a good girl is blessed with jewels falling from her mouth while her bad sister is cursed with toads springing from hers. The illustrations, line drawings with watercolor washes in delicate hues, are well crafted and, in the best sense, pretty. Though they're... |
| |
| |
|
Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella |
|
| Author: |
Alan Schroeder |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN: |
0140566732 |
|
| Availability: |
|
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4. Schroeder has taken the classic Perrault fairy tale and recast it "smack in the heart o' the Smoky Mountains." He begins his retelling with the directive, "Now lis'en," and continues to relate the familiar events in lilting mountain dialect with plenty of homespun humor. Seb, the love interest here, is a "real rich feller?made his fortune in sowbellies and grits." Rose's transformation takes place through intervention of a kindhearted, articulate hog. The tale concludes, "To this day, Rose and Seb are still livin' there, and folks reckon they're 'bout the happiest twosome in all o' Tarbelly Creek," giving the story a contemporary bent. Everyone knows what's going to happen, but getting there is half the fun. Sneed's slick, stylized watercolors seem at first to be out of sync with the... |
| |
| |
|
Cinderella |
|
| Author: |
Francesc Boada |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN: |
081183090X |
|
| Availability: |
|
From Publishers Weekly
In another contribution to Chronicle's handsomely illustrated bilingual fairytale series, Cinderella/Cenicienta, adapted by Francesc Boada, Monse Fransoy's witty framed and spot illustrations feature the humble heroine carting off her stepsisters' discarded clothes while they primp and preen, and the villainous women fainting at the sight of Cinderella modeling the glass slipper when the prince's footman comes to call. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
From Booklist
Ages 3-6. The fairy godmother has spectacles and a bun. The stepsisters aren't ugly, but they are mean. Otherwise, this is very much the traditional Cinderella fairytale, translated here from a Spanish version and told as part of the... |
| |
| |
|
Cinderella |
|
| Author: |
Barbara McClintock |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Hardcover |
| ISBN: |
0439561450 |
|
| Availability: |
Ships within 2-3 days. |
From School Library Journal
Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 4–McClintock's faithful adaptation combines readable text and enchanting pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations filled with minute details of architecture and dress from the era of Louis XIV. The artist's aesthetic sense is evident in the layout of text and illustrations, for she has carefully placed pages of vignettes–some of them quite humorous–as breathers between the larger, more detailed spreads. The smoothly flowing story, lightened by snippets of conversation, has been divided so that each page has more white space and artwork than print. This fresh, appealing version of the perennial favorite belongs in every collection.–Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed... |
| |
| |
|
Cinderella |
|
| Author: |
Adapted by Ruth Sanderson |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Hardcover |
| ISBN: |
0316779652 |
|
| Availability: |
|
From Publishers Weekly
The glitter on the cover foreshadows the glamour in Ruth Sanderson's retelling of Cinderella (when the fairy godmother transforms her, "Cinderella was thrilled"). Although based on Charles Perrault's classic tale, this version weaves in elements of the Brothers Grimm: Cinderella forgives her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, but when it's time for her to wed the prince, a flock of vengeful birds pecks the terrible trio, confining them to their house. Even as the heroine tends the fire, readers will see her beauty. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Ages 4-8. It takes courage to proffer yet another version of Perrault's classic, but Sanderson, as gifted with the turn of a phrase as she is with the stroke of a brush, delivers an exceptionally... |
| |
| |
|
Cinderella |
|
| Author: |
Marcia Brown (Translator) |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Hardcover |
| ISBN: |
0684126761 |
|
| Availability: |
|
Book Review
In this kinder, gentler version of the old French fairy tale, the poor cinderwench forgives her stepsisters in the end and gives them a home in her palace. This Cinderella is pretty, but not perfect, and instead of having the tiniest feet in the kingdom, she in fact has wide feet (which fit the glass slipper nonetheless). From the details of the ball gowns to the trees of jewels glittering at the palace, Susan Jeffers's glowing, imaginative artwork is breathtaking. Jeffers has illustrated many fairy tales, as well as the popular McDuff books. With pen and ink and brilliant colors, she creates paintings of exquisite detail and clarity, wonderfully showcased by this book's large format and abundant full-page illustrations. The magical transformation of Cinderella into a beautiful princess never fails to capture the imagination... |
| |
| |
|
Cinderella |
|
| Author: |
J Sainsbury's Pure Tea Inc |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN: |
0486277992 |
|
| Availability: |
Usually ships within 3-5 weeks. We cannot guarantee availability of special order titles because publishers may run out of stock. We will notify you in 3-4 weeks if we are unable to get this title for you. |
Book Description
The captivating tale of the forlorn beauty transformed by a fairy godmother and a handsome prince is charmingly retold in this small-format picture book. The familiar text, illustrated with 6 full-color reproductions from rare advertising cards of the Victorian era, has been set in large, easy-to-read type and printed on sturdy laminated stock to provide many enjoyable readings.
|
| |
| |
|
Native American Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book |
|
| Author: |
Carolyn Relei |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN: |
0486423190 |
|
| Availability: |
Ships within 2-3 days. |
Book Description
Over 120 patterns, adapted from tribal motifs, depict a host of handsome geometrical, floral, and animal designs. Included are striking elements from Jicarilla Apache basketry, Zuni and Hopi pottery, a Haida shaman's rattle, mid-twentieth-century Mexican fabric, a Nez Percé woven bag, an Arapaho shield cover, a Navajo blanket, and much more. Ideal for incorporating in stained glass and other craft projects, these authentic designs--most of which appear as insets within the larger pattern--will find a host of uses in decorative creations that will be treasured for years to come. Over 120 black-and-white designs. 9 shown in full color on covers. Identifying captions.
|
| |
| |
|
Perrault's Fairy Tales |
|
| Author: |
Charles Perrault |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN: |
0486223116 |
|
| Availability: |
|
Book Description
Original versions of "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," etc. with 34 wonderful illustrations by Gustave Doré.
|
| |
| |
|
The Fairy Tales in Verse and Prose/Les Contes En Vers Et En Prose |
|
| Author: |
Charles Perrault |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
(Paperback) - French |
| ISBN: |
0486424766 |
|
| Availability: |
Ships within 2-3 days. |
Book Description
In the tradition of Aesop, the fables in this enlightening and entertaining collection also impart practical, moral advice. Included are a trio of tales in verse as well as prose favorites such as "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Bluebeard," and "Cinderella." An informative introduction and annotations accompany excellent English translations that appear on pages facing the original French. The most complete edition available in English.
|
| |
| |
|
Seeing through the Mother Goose Tales: Visual Turns in the Writings of Charles Perrault |
|
| Author: |
Philip Eugene Lewis |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Hardcover |
| ISBN: |
0804724105 |
|
| Availability: |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Puss in Boots |
|
| Author: |
Charles Perrault |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN: |
0374460345 |
|
| Availability: |
|
Book Review
Charles Perrault first published his collection of classic French folk tales 300 years ago, including "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," and this entertaining story about a most clever feline. In Puss and Boots, a poor miller dies and leaves his youngest son nothing but a cat. The son is none too happy about it, either; " ...once I've eaten my cat and made a muff out of the fur, I'm sure to starve," he says. But what a legacy the bequeathed cat turns out to be! The cat in tall boots creates a new identity for the youngest son--the Marquis of Carabas, complete with fine clothes, fields of wheat, a castle stolen from an ogre, and in the end, the respect of the king and the hand of the king's daughter. The story itself is gracefully and humorously told, and the text, set in large gray type,... |
| |
| |
|
Cinderella |
|
| Author: |
Amy Ehrlich |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Hardcover |
| ISBN: |
0525473459 |
|
| Availability: |
Ships within 2-3 days. |
Book Description
Cinderella's transformation from poor girl to princess never fails to captivate young ones, and this stellar retelling, exquisitely illustrated by Susan Jeffers, is a must for every library. When the original version of this book was published in 1985, Publishers Weekly called it "a treasure for all ages," and The New York Times declared, "Fairy-tale aficionados will be mesmerized." For this hardcover reissue, Susan Jeffers retouched her pen-and- ink and dye illustrations, making them even richer. Her brilliant artwork is showcased in a new interior design featuring a fifth-color gold border. Embossed gold foil type on the jacket of this large-format picture book trumpets the arrival of the girl who went from rags to riches.
|
| |
| |
|
Puss in Boots |
|
| Author: |
Charles Perrault |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Hardcover |
| ISBN: |
0613105249 |
|
| Availability: |
Usually ships within 3-5 weeks. We cannot guarantee availability of special order titles because publishers may run out of stock. We will notify you in 3-4 weeks if we are unable to get this title for you. |
Book Review
Charles Perrault first published his collection of classic French folk tales 300 years ago, including "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," and this entertaining story about a most clever feline. In Puss and Boots, a poor miller dies and leaves his youngest son nothing but a cat. The son is none too happy about it, either; " ...once I've eaten my cat and made a muff out of the fur, I'm sure to starve," he says. But what a legacy the bequeathed cat turns out to be! The cat in tall boots creates a new identity for the youngest son--the Marquis of Carabas, complete with fine clothes, fields of wheat, a castle stolen from an ogre, and in the end, the respect of the king and the hand of the king's daughter. The story itself is gracefully and humorously told, and the text, set in large gray type,... |
| |
| |
|
Witches' Brew |
|
| Author: |
Yvonne Jocks (Editor) |
Book Review
|
| Format: |
Paperback |
| ISBN: |
0641667140 |
|
| Availability: |
|
| |
| |
|
