Gilgamesh The Hero by Geraldine McCaugheran
This is a perfect example of why I find these young adult illustrated readers a great way to explore myths and the power of story. You get a great story with po...
Tag: Children’s literature
Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Lisbeth Zwerger (illustrator)
Captivated by the illustrations I was pulled into the story again. The illustrations are both wonderful accents to the story but also offer thought provoking ar...
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
DiCamillo's simple yet poetic prose creates this atmosphere and fills the story with interesting characters who all play a role in the adventure. And despite k...
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
DiCamillo's simple yet poetic prose creates this atmosphere and fills the story with interesting characters who all play a role in the adventure. And despite k...
Are All the Giants Dead? by Mary Norton
It really is a simple tale but one where you enjoy the journey as much as the destination. The allusions to fairy tales, the way the characters interact, the de...
The Merry Pranks of Till Eulenspiegel by Heinz Janisch , Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator) , Anthea Bell (Translator)
I will be honest: I bought this one mostly for the art. I have a growing collection of folk tales and storybooks for children but I am not sure my kids would en...