Brief synopsis (no spoilers) - Over 35 classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes
Category: All ages
Why I chose this book: Wanted my daughter to hear classic fairy tales, beautiful illustrations, I love fairy tales
My personal opinion (the review): As far as stories go this one is pretty simple as just a collection of famous tales. However, what I loved about this collection was that I felt they were the perfect middle ground between the original versions of the fairy tales and the Disney versions. Colfer didn't shy away from saying that the Little Mermaid gets her tongue cut by the evil witch out or that she doesn't end up with the Prince after all or that Rapunzel gives birth to twins after her visits with the Prince; however, he doesn't make a huge deal about them either. They are said with tact and I didn't really even bat an eye when those things came up with my almost six year old listening. Brandon Dorman also created some really breathtaking illustrations. Overall, I have a soft spot for fairy tales and this one fit right in.
Warnings
Language: None
Violence: None (if any, not graphic)
"Adult" situations: None
Death: One, but not graphic
Movie rating equivalent: Mostly PG, see above review
Protagonist description: All different
Point of view of story: All different
Book length: Short, episodic
Story flow: Linear
Grammar and spelling issues: None
Character connection (no spoilers): None
Category: All ages
Why I chose this book: Wanted my daughter to hear classic fairy tales, beautiful illustrations, I love fairy tales
My personal opinion (the review): As far as stories go this one is pretty simple as just a collection of famous tales. However, what I loved about this collection was that I felt they were the perfect middle ground between the original versions of the fairy tales and the Disney versions. Colfer didn't shy away from saying that the Little Mermaid gets her tongue cut by the evil witch out or that she doesn't end up with the Prince after all or that Rapunzel gives birth to twins after her visits with the Prince; however, he doesn't make a huge deal about them either. They are said with tact and I didn't really even bat an eye when those things came up with my almost six year old listening. Brandon Dorman also created some really breathtaking illustrations. Overall, I have a soft spot for fairy tales and this one fit right in.
Warnings
Language: None
Violence: None (if any, not graphic)
"Adult" situations: None
Death: One, but not graphic
Movie rating equivalent: Mostly PG, see above review
Protagonist description: All different
Point of view of story: All different
Book length: Short, episodic
Story flow: Linear
Grammar and spelling issues: None
Character connection (no spoilers): None
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