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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 Gift of the Magi by O. Henry (Lisbeth Zwerger, illustrator)
If for some odd reason you haven’t read this classic tale, you should. It really is poignant and charming. A young couple struggling to make ends meat determined to give Christmas gifts worthy of the love they share end up giving “useless” gifts but who are, in O. Henry’s words, “the wisest of all who give and receive gifts.” Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Coffee table book, Fiction, Lisbeth Zwerger, O. Henry
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Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Lisbeth Zwerger (illustrator)
Captivated by the illustrations I was pulled into the story again. The illustrations are both wonderful accents to the story but also offer thought provoking art along the way. They are not intrusive nor distracting but they do help the reader to think anew about the story and the characters. Continue reading
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Tagged Alice in Wonderland, Children's literature, Fiction, illustration, John Tenniel, Lewis Carroll, Lisbeth Zwerger
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The Merry Pranks of Till Eulenspiegel by Heinz Janisch , Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator) , Anthea Bell (Translator)
I will be honest: I bought this one mostly for the art. I have a growing collection of folk tales and storybooks for children but I am not sure my kids would enjoy this one. It is an interesting reference point for German folkore but it is mostly the art of Zwerger that drew me to the book. Continue reading
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Tagged Anthea Bell, Children's literature, Folklore, Heinz Janisch, Lisbeth Zwerger, Till Eulenspiegel
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