The Starlight Princess and Other Princess Stories by DK Publishing  (3)
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PreS-Gr. 2. Downes, whose embroidery artwork has illustrated such titles as The Starlight Princess (1999), adds her exceptional talents to this charming retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale. Aiken's text is never stilted, with beautiful descriptions, wicked humor, and well-placed colloquialisms: "Now she's really had it," says the queen after Snow White's collapse. The magic mirror's remarks will particularly tickle children: "She is the fairest under the moon / She makes you look like a wicked prune." The queen's demise here is a bit less harsh than in the original tale; instead of dancing to her death in red-hot iron shoes, she accidentally kills herself with a poisoned rose intended for Snow White. Downes coaxes extraordinary atmosphere and expression from her fabric and thread. Children will be transported to the dark, tangled forest and the dwarves' snug cottage, and they'll shiver with delight over the beautiful, vengeful queen; the luscious poisoned apple; and luminous Snow White. Consider this fine, unusual new edition even if your collection already has several copies of the tale. Gillian Engberg
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The story of Snow White, her evil stepmother, a talented mirror, a woodsman, a prince, and seven small, hard-working men has never been more exciting or revealing than in this beautiful and feisty retelling by beloved children's book author Joan Aiken. Belinda Downes's gorgeous embroidered illustrations bring life, depth, and emotion to this classic story of betrayal and the power of love.
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PreS-Gr. 2. Downes, whose embroidery artwork has illustrated such titles as The Starlight Princess (1999), adds her exceptional talents to this charming retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale. Aiken's text is never stilted, with beautiful descriptions, wicked humor, and well-placed colloquialisms: "Now she's really had it," says the queen after Snow White's collapse. The magic mirror's remarks will particularly tickle children: "She is the fairest under the moon / She makes you look like a wicked prune." The queen's demise here is a bit less harsh than in the original tale; instead of dancing to her death in red-hot iron shoes, she accidentally kills herself with a poisoned rose intended for Snow White. Downes coaxes extraordinary atmosphere and expression from her fabric and thread. Children will be transported to the dark, tangled forest and the dwarves' snug cottage, and they'll shiver with delight over the beautiful, vengeful queen; the luscious poisoned apple; and luminous Snow White. Consider this fine, unusual new edition even if your collection already has several copies of the tale. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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The story of Snow White, her evil stepmother, a talented mirror, a woodsman, a prince, and seven small, hard-working men has never been more exciting or revealing than in this beautiful and feisty retelling by beloved children's book author Joan Aiken. Belinda Downes's gorgeous embroidered illustrations bring life, depth, and emotion to this classic story of betrayal and the power of love.
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