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katykelly's review
4.0
A collection of fairy tales translated from the original French. All of which were written with input from children, friends of the author. Which is sweet, and sometimes works well but occasionally does seem childish and out of style for this type of tale.
But that's an adult talking. I'm sure a seven year old hearing these stories will laugh out loud at the references to a witch's bottom, a pair of shoes in love, and a potato who wants to be a French fry.
The classic roots of well-known fairy tales can be seen too in these stories - wise women married to fools, a mermaid and a human falling in love, quests to find impossible objects. It's a real mixture of traditional folklore and enjoyable additions by cheeky and enthusiastic children.
The illustrations are fun, line drawings of characters that add to the silliness of some of the story elements.
I didn't dislike any story, I found them very enjoyable. And I would read them to my son when he is old enough, I think he'll like them too, and I can see how this would lead on to 'retelling' and embellishing other stories together.
But that's an adult talking. I'm sure a seven year old hearing these stories will laugh out loud at the references to a witch's bottom, a pair of shoes in love, and a potato who wants to be a French fry.
The classic roots of well-known fairy tales can be seen too in these stories - wise women married to fools, a mermaid and a human falling in love, quests to find impossible objects. It's a real mixture of traditional folklore and enjoyable additions by cheeky and enthusiastic children.
The illustrations are fun, line drawings of characters that add to the silliness of some of the story elements.
I didn't dislike any story, I found them very enjoyable. And I would read them to my son when he is old enough, I think he'll like them too, and I can see how this would lead on to 'retelling' and embellishing other stories together.
theari's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 je pense
C'est pour enfants donc pas très recherché mais c'est sympa et rapide à lire
C'est pour enfants donc pas très recherché mais c'est sympa et rapide à lire
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