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carolpk's review against another edition
If you're a cat lover this is a must. If you're a reader of international fairytales, that's two checks to read this. Are you a Erik A. Kimmel fan, or are you familiar with Katya Krenina's vivid and magical illustrations? Then this is a book for you.
Based on a Latvian fairytale, a farmer has three sons, the two older, bold and clever, and the younger, Ivan, simple and small. Summoning all three sons the farmer states
"It is time to decide who will inherit the farm. It is also time for you boys to be married. Go-now--ride out into the world. Whoever brings back the most beautiful wedding kerchief will be my heir."
Rather that rushing out to fill his father's wishes, Ivan is content to play with his leather ball. He has no desire to be the heir. With great encouragement and love Iva's father convinces him to try and perhaps luck will be his.
What transpires on Ivan's reluctant journey is the heart of the story. Yes, it includes castles, cats, fanciful illustrations and enchantment.
Thank you Cheryl's Review for introducing me to this delightful book.
Based on a Latvian fairytale, a farmer has three sons, the two older, bold and clever, and the younger, Ivan, simple and small. Summoning all three sons the farmer states
"It is time to decide who will inherit the farm. It is also time for you boys to be married. Go-now--ride out into the world. Whoever brings back the most beautiful wedding kerchief will be my heir."
Rather that rushing out to fill his father's wishes, Ivan is content to play with his leather ball. He has no desire to be the heir. With great encouragement and love Iva's father convinces him to try and perhaps luck will be his.
What transpires on Ivan's reluctant journey is the heart of the story. Yes, it includes castles, cats, fanciful illustrations and enchantment.
Thank you Cheryl's Review for introducing me to this delightful book.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
1.0
Worst book I have ever read. Story was bad, it was awkwardly weird, disturbing, not politically correct and the illustrations are epically bad. My niece had gotten it from a library and asked me to read it out loud and I was horrified that I subjected her to it!
alfajirikali's review against another edition
4.0
A man has 3 sons, and wishes to choose his heir. The youngest son, is simple and when asked to compete for that position he does so reluctantly. Ultimately he is named as heir, yet chooses to live with his new wife instead, as he feels he has everything he could need in her and gives the farm to his older brothers. (Based on a Latvian tale.)
kienie's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a sucker for species-changing stories, but the art was just distracting. But I like the idea that Ivan basically doesn't want the farm. Leave him alone, dad!
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