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Summary: Another book of wonders and delight
Review: Gorgeous illustrations, lovely gentle text, a surprising amount of personality for such a short picture book... both of my boys (currently 2 and 4 years old) love it and I insisted on a hardcover copy for my own collection (our paperback is well loved).Yolen is amazing and this is among our favorites of her many wonderful books.
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Summary: Absolutely Beautiful
Review: I discovered this book in a class about writing children's books. While I have read many books by Jane Yolen, I can honestly say this is one of my favorite Yolen books with a poem as text. The poetry is intricate yet appears simple. This is a story that must be read aloud, simply to delight in the rhythm and the story. The illustrations are stunning, accentuating an already wonderful story. I strongly recommend this book for children, particularly in a read aloud setting. I also recommend this book for adults who love all things faerie or who appreciate a sweet tale that almost sings.
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Summary: Beautiful
Review: I discovered this book in a class about writing children's books. While I have read many books by Jane Yolen, I can honestly say this is one of my favorite Yolen books with a poem as text. The poetry is intricate yet appears simple. This is a story that must be read aloud, simply to delight in the rhythm and the story. The illustrations are stunning, accentuating an already wonderful story. I strongly recommend this book for children, particularly in a read aloud setting. I also recommend this book for adults who love all things faerie or who appreciate a sweet tale that almost sings.
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Summary: Delight for Child and Grown
Review: I found this book and was delighted by the imagery as well as the lyrical verse. As an artist, I appreciate the wonderful illustrations. My son has even taken a magnifying glass to look at them closer and admire the work. The words roll off the tongue with a wonderful cadence. My children love the sounds as much as the pictures. Its a wonderful story of differences between two children and how they can each appreciate the other's world (Culture) and become friends. It teaches an excellent message of tollerance and appreciation for others as well.
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Summary: Delight for Child and Grown
Review: I found this book and was delighted by the imagery as well as the lyrical verse. As an artist, I appreciate the wonderful illustrations. My son has even taken a magnifying glass to look at them closer and admire the work. The words roll off the tongue with a wonderful cadence. My children love the sounds as much as the pictures. Its a wonderful story of differences between two children and how they can each appreciate the other's world (Culture) and become friends. It teaches an excellent message of tollerance and appreciation for others as well.
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Summary: A Delight
Review: Jane Yolan has to be one of my favorite authors...from her Children's Books to her adult Fairy Tales in the Fairy Tale Collection edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling. This book is one that my son absolutely adores. It has beautiful illustrations and a wonderful lilting style. The magical story is an old premise about the worlds of the Mundane and the Fae and the friendship between a fairy and a human child. It is a great mystical Halloween tale to share with any child.
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Summary: Pure magic for children *and* adults
Review: My daughter loves faeries ~ this beautifully written and illustrated book was an instant hit with both of us. Though my daughter is not quite 4 years old, she is able to wrap her head around such concepts as friendship and respect - and what she is learning in this book is that it is important to learn about other people no matter how different before making a decision to like or dislike them. This book subtly teaches an openness of heart that is refreshing. I have also yet to see a single person dislike this book! It falls into the category of such classics as 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein and 'The Velveteen Rabbit'
Do yourself a favor and read this book - read it for yourself and read it with and for your kids....it's worth every penny.
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Summary: Pure magic for children *and* adults
Review: My daughter loves faeries ~ this beautifully written and illustrated book was an instant hit with both of us. Though my daughter is not quite 4 years old, she is able to wrap her head around such concepts as friendship and respect - and what she is learning in this book is that it is important to learn about other people no matter how different before making a decision to like or dislike them. This book subtly teaches an openness of heart that is refreshing. I have also yet to see a single person dislike this book! It falls into the category of such classics as 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein and 'The Velveteen Rabbit'
Do yourself a favor and read this book - read it for yourself and read it with and for your kids....it's worth every penny.
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Summary: a beautiful story with beautiful pictures
Review: My sister originally bought this book for me as present, right around the time my son was born. It has since evolved into one of our favorite night-time rituals. Jane Yolen's soothing, rhythmic poem blends beautifully with Jane Dyer's amazing illustrations - vibrant or muted, matching the tone of the story perfectly. The pictures are vivid and interesting enough that even very young children will enjoy looking at them while you read. My son has fallen asleep to this book many a night. An essential addition to anyone's library!
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Summary: Magical!
Review: My two year old son and I loved this book! It is a beautiful story with amazing illustrations. I would highly recommend it for every child ( and adult!)
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