Tag Archives: Fairy tale
Little Red Cap by Brothers Grimm,Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)
We haven’t discussed a Lisbeth Zwerger book here in a while so as we head toward 2012 lets sneak in one more book. I picked up Little Red Cap – the story most people know as Little Red Ridding Hood … Continue reading
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Tagged Brothers Grimm, Children's literature, Fairy tale, Folklore, illustration, Lisbeth Zwerger, Literature, Little Red Riding Hood
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Swan Lake by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Lisbeth Zwerger
Our tour of Lisbeth Zwerger books in my collection continues today with Swan Lake. Most people think of the ballet when they think Swan Lake but it was initially written as a one-act fairy tale dance piece for the children of his … Continue reading
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Tagged Ballet, Children's literature, Fairy tale, illustration, Lisbeth Zwerger, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake
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The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
DiCamillo’s simple yet poetic prose creates this atmosphere and fills the story with interesting characters who all play a role in the adventure. And despite knowing from very early on that this story is likely to have a happy ending you want to keep reading to find out exactly how each characters story plays out. There is a rhythm and flow that draws you forward despite much suspense or sense of danger. You are drawn forward by the character’s personality, history and emotions. Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon Kindle, Children's literature, Fairy tale, Fiction, Kate DiCamillo
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Are All the Giants Dead? by Mary Norton
It really is a simple tale but one where you enjoy the journey as much as the destination. The allusions to fairy tales, the way the characters interact, the descriptions of the magical world and the language its inhabitants use, and of course the great illustrations all make this short story enjoyable. Continue reading
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Tagged Brian Froud, Children's fantasy, Children's literature, Fairy tale, Folklore, Mary Norton
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Thumbeline – Richard & Clara Winston (translators); Lizbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)
The simple yet poignant tale follows Thumbeline as she goes through a series of rough encounters on her way to finding both a place to call home and a prince for a husband. Continue reading