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Stupid Emilien

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First off, the illustrations truly are beautiful. They're well-defined, but also allow for aesthetic..um...gorgeousness. But that's only half of it. I loved this when I was little 70% for the story and 30% for the illustrations.
It's about a fellow who just leads a simple life at home. One day he performs some magic, which makes people come to him for more magic. The only wish he will not grant is to make the village mayor czar.
So the the mayor spreads rumors about Stupid Emilien. They reach the czar, who hears that a terrible monster means to overthrow him. Neat stuff happens, everybody gets their due, there are ships and magic and a czarevna and witty comments and best of all, a moral about material possesions. I have no doubt that were it not set in Russia, it would be a classic.

When I was a kid, my dad bought this book for me. the illustrations are incredible. It has a cute little story about a rabbit with magical powers and a czar. I love this book, and I have just purchased myself another for a university fine arts project.

you won't be disapointed with this book.

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This book is wonderful! The pictures are gorgeous! This book is great for kids and adults of all ages and makes a wonderful book for storytellers!