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Title: The Sleeping Beauty : Silver Anniversary Edition by Trina Schart Hyman ISBN: 0-316-38702-9 Publisher: Little Brown & Company Pub. Date: 30 October, 1977 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A beautiful yet dark version of the classic fairy tale.
Comment: This is a very traditional telling of the Sleeping Beauty story, based on the fairy tale originally written down by the Brothers Grimm. There is no real innovation where the plot is concerned. What makes the book special is its beautiful illustrations. Trina Schart Hyman is a talented artist, and her drawings are a treat to look at. Each page is very nicely laid out, with the text set within the pictures (as opposed to having the text on blank pages and the pictures opposite, as is common). My only reservation is that some of the illustrations are quite dark and oppressive, and may bother very young children. The one that is most disturbing is the picture showing the dead and decaying bodies of Princess Briar Rose's many failed suitors caught in the thorny brambles around the castle. So I'd advise caution with the extremely young, but the book would be great for slightly older children. It is suitable either to be read aloud, or for the kids to read themselves. All in all, a beautiful telling of this classic story.
Rating: 5
Summary: This brings back fond memories!
Comment: Trina Schart Hyman entranced me with her illustrations of Snow White when I was just a child. This book, with all its wonderful depictions, is equally as rich and magical. I have always loved the way her drawings looked and she was a direct inspiration for me to take up illustration when I got to college. I definitely reccomend it. It is a lovely, well-written tale and anyone, young or old, will love it.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best editions that you can buy!
Comment: As soon as you see the cover, you will know this is an edition of Sleeping Beauty that you will want. You actually feel the joy of the baby's christening, and the hurt and turmoil of the wicked fairy's curse. The scenes in this book are medeieval looking and it even shows some of the seasons that pass. This might not be the way that you see Sleeping Beauty often depicted. The princess, Briar Rose has long red hair and she wears a knife around her waist, in true medieval princess style. This is definetly a good change for the story. With it's expressive wording and beautiful, unique illustrations, you will want to check out her other books such as Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and some others!!!!
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Title: Rapunzel (Caldecott Medal Book) by Paul O. Zelinsky, Jacob W. Grimm ISBN: 0525456074 Publisher: Dutton Books Pub. Date: October, 1997 List Price(USD): $17.99 |
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Title: Little Red Riding Hood by Trina Schart Hyman, Brothers Grimm, Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob W. Grimm ISBN: 0823404706 Publisher: Holiday House Pub. Date: April, 1986 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Snow White : Silver Anniversary Edition by Paul Heins, Trina Schart Hyman ISBN: 0316354503 Publisher: Little Brown & Company Pub. Date: 30 November, 1974 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Rumpelstiltskin by Paul O. Zelinsky, Jacob W. Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm ISBN: 0525442650 Publisher: Dutton Books Pub. Date: October, 1986 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Cinderella by K. Y. Craft ISBN: 1587170043 Publisher: SeaStar Books Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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