Hans Christian Andersen is revered worldwide for his more than 160
fairy tales, including many cherished favorites such as The Little
Mermaid, The Princess ad the Pea, and The Ugly Ducking.
Yana Sedova is an award-winning children's book illustrator.
Anthea Bell is an award-winning translator who has translated
numerous Cornelia Funke novels and many Hans Christian Andersen
stories.
"Delightful and accessible... These timeless, classic stories have
been gloriously illustrated and made accessible for younger
children to read alone, or for all the family to enjoy together.
This fresh approach brings the stories and their characters to
life. There are also special pages giving background detail to set
the scene of each story." --
childrensadnteensbookconnection.wordpress.com
"With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this
translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen's
most famous works. Neighbors Kai and Gerda grow up as best friends.
But when Kai is swept away by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on
an adventure to save Kai." -- kidsreads.com
"This new, large-format edition ... features Bell's excellent
translation ... as well as new artwork by gifted Russian artist
Sedova. Sometimes magical, sometimes decorative, the pictures have
a dreamlike quality that suits [the] story ... A striking new
edition of the timeless tale." -- Carolyn Phelan,
booklistonline.com
"A stunningly illustrated retelling of an acclaimed fairy tale with
a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation
captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous
works." -- smartbooksforsmartkids.com
"Sedova's illustrations are dreamlike ... Fairy-tale-loving kids
and Frozen fans willing to expand their horizons beyond talking
snowmen will find this a satisfying experience; the 'seven stories'
format would also lend this to a compelling weeklong readaloud for
families stuck inside during bad winter weather." -- Bulletin of
the Center for Children's Books
"Elegant paintings and newly translated text present the full seven
chapters of Andersen's complex tale in picture book form... Full
pages of text and sweeping spreads of paintings alternate with
single pages, nicely mixing text and visual material. Sedova's
images, cast in a blue palette, are pretty and surreal. Visually
attractive and a bit less wordy and romantic than the original,
this edition might work for family read-aloud sharing." -- Margaret
Bush, School Library Journal
"The art work is a huge draw for the book. The icy tones of the
multiple shades of blue, silver, and green capture the feel of the
cold and the iciness of the Snow Queen's heart. The illustrations
seem delicate and powerful at the same time... a classic...
excellent version that will fascinate children." -- Ronna Mandel,
goodreadswithronna.com
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