by Jacqueline K. Ogburn
This is an original fairy tale based on Russian folktales, and a Russian toy, and it is adorable. It reminds me a lot of the Little Goose Girl, and I don't know how, but it feels authentic and old.Library copy
My daughter has become pretty well-known at her school for picking out the most elusive, odd looking library books that other kids never take a second glance at. While the other kids are bring home The Magic School Bus, Dr. Seuss, and Dora The Explorer, Sloane always brings home more artsy titles, ...
Beautifully detailed Russian-inspired illustrations really make this book special. They are in a style that will appeal to fans of Hyman or Craft, although I don't think they are quite as top notch (or Long's best work). I did find the use of a limited color palette (primarily blue and red, with sup...
Great Russian fairy tale with gorgeous pictures.
Katya receives a beautiful matryoshka doll from her dying grandmother with the strict instructions that she is only to open it in times of great need. Additionally, the magic will only work three times. Alone in the world, Katya sets off (as people in fairy tales often do) to seek her fortune. Sh...
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