Snow Queen, The

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 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 With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous works. --kidsreads.com 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