Tales from Grimm (Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage) [Paperback]

Wanda Gag (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage

Renowned children’s book author Wanda Gág presents these classic Grimm tales, accompanied by whimsical illustrations. Drawing on her peasant heritage and childlike sense of wonder, Gág translated the fairy tales in a uniquely American vernacular tongue. In Tales from Grimm we find her touch on timeless stories like “Hansel and Gretel,” “The Musicians of Bremen,” “Rapunzel,” and others. No other editions of Grimm’s fairy tales for children can match Gág’s richness of prose and the humor, beauty, and sheer magic of her pictorial interpretation. Best known for her Newbery Honor winner Millions of Cats, Wanda Gág (1893–1946) was a pioneer in children’s book writing, integrating text and illustration. Born in New Ulm, Minnesota, she rose to international acclaim. In recognition of her artistry, she was posthumously awarded the 1958 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Millions of Cats and the 1977 Kerlan Award for her body of work.

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Language Notes

Text: English, German (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press; 1 edition (September 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816649367
• ISBN-13: 978-0816649365
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFULLY OUTSTANDING!, May 18, 2000

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Jo. (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tales from Grimm (Paperback)

I have had this book for YEARS, recently re-covered it in a bookbinding workshop and LOVE IT! The stories are not sappy or sticky like that of the Disney versions and not dark and scary like that of the Grimm Brothers style. Their just a little scary and still have an amusing yet pleasant ending. I have been reading these stories to my kindergarten students for years and they truly enjoy them - often using "advanced" reading skills (predicting, applying themes and ideas etc...) while I do read aloud. Many of the tales are classics (Rapunzel, The Fisherman and His Wife), but the two that stand out are Cinderella (3 balls, a GOLDEN slipper and pitch...) and The Six Servants (many subtle references to the trinity with it's multiples of three in the story line - early "Christian" propaganda). The language is rich, vibrant, alive and classic - just classic enough for excellent questioning. I highly and strongly recommend this book to collector's as well as teachers, and parents alike. I have a lengthy background in children's literature and this is in my top 10 list...If you find it - buy it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully told and illustrated, February 20, 2009

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Susan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tales from Grimm (Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage) (Hardcover)

Wanda Gag's books are much loved by both the children and adults in our house. We just read her /Tales from Grimm/ for the first time and were not disappointed. She has such a delightful way with words and her drawings are enchanting. This is the best telling of Grimm's tales I have come across.