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An Leysen is an art teacher in secondary school. Her experience with children has inspired her to start writing and illustrating her own books.
An Leysen is an art teacher in secondary school. Her experience with children has inspired her to start writing and illustrating her own books.
PRAISE for An Leysen's other work BABA YAGA:
"Leyson, whose previous retellings include The Nutcracker and
Pinocchio's Dream, recounts the legend of the witch Baba Yaga
through dramatic text and richly textured mixed-media
illustrations....The larger-than-life artwork should make for
shivery read -alouds on the way to the story's happy ending." -
Publishers Weekly
"The illustrations in this book are wonderful. They make the story
seem magical and Olga is such a beautiful little girl. A great book
when studying fairytales, especially if looking at ones from
various cultures and lands. I would recommend this book to public,
school and class libraries." -- Carla Johnson-Hicks, Primary school
educator
"Just scary enough without going too far for little ones. I highly
recommend this book for a wonderful story time!" -- Jen Trower,
Librarian, Tidewater Community College/City of Virginia Beach
"One of the wonderful things about fairytale retellings is the way
they each feel unique. While Leysen sticks to a fairly traditional
retelling, the illusrations are lovely and have a dreamy quality
that keep the book from feeling as scary as it could be." -- Shawna
Herron, Columbia City Community Library
"The illustrations are are absolutely fabulous and the book is
worth reading just for those alone." -- Jessica Gerdes, Yellowstone
Library
"Charming Illustrations and a story that's suitable for kids." --
Kelly Garbato, Vegan Daemon
"Absolutely beautiful. The illustrations, font choice, placement on
the page, use of space, etc., are perfect. The story itself is also
superb, and will be filed away in children's minds. I am very much
looking forward to using this in a storytime setting. A beautiful
retelling of a classic Slavic folktale; highly recommended for read
alouds, one-on-one storytime, and independent reading." -- Jessica
Rodrigues, Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library
"A wonderful addition to a classroom unit of fairytales and
legends, or just for sharing. I think the illustrations are what
really sold it to me, with their soft ethereal feel. A delightful
book for sharing a fairy tale that some might not be familiar
with." - Sharon Tyler, Cheshire Public Library, Sharon the
Librarian blog
"Wonderful story and gorgeous illustrations!" - As the Page Turns
blog
"An astounding recreation with a touch of modernity given to a
classic Russian folklore, this book is absolutely breathtaking!
Having read some lovely Russian myth-tales as a kid Im always on
the hunt for some good new publications for my kids, but rarely
find anything fresh.And this one is one of those; a simplified
version without twists written in clear prose and rhyme. Its anime
inspired and beautiful, soft pastel shaded illustrations may make
you pause at every page turn. Kids will return to this-one again
and again!!" - Picks and Reads for Kids blog
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