基本信息出版社：Kingfisher Books Ltd
页码：96 页
出版日期：2004年11月
ISBN：0753409917
条形码：9780753409916
版本：New Ed
装帧：平装
正文语种：英语
丛书名：Kingfisher Book of

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Generations of children have listened enthralled to the tales of Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This gorgeous new collection brings these and other nursery favorites to a new generation of little ones, inspiringly retold by a popular writer for this young age group. Filled with vitality and fun, Vivian French's retellings are perfect to read aloud, while Stephen Lambert's charming illustrations bring the tales to life on every page. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
专业书评 From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-The eight selections in this collection reflect the author's belief that nursery tales should offer "a good dollop of common sense- and a simple but clear morality." French's modern retellings provide entertaining details and humor. The big bad wolf climbs down the chimney of the third little pig and falls into a pot of parsnips and peppercorns. He subsequently runs off holding his bum, while the pigs bemoan the loss of their meal and settle on green pea soup. Gender roles are not traditional; females and males are equally good, smart, selfish, witless, etc. Sister pig builds the brick structure; Mama Bear repairs the chair while Papa makes more porridge. The characters are lively, with expressions that reflect the stories' moods. Some the richly colored paintings are full page; others fit around the edges of the text. The depiction of the full cast of characters pulling the turnip out of the ground is particularly expressive. With his fine manners and stylish attire, the wolf in "Little Red Riding Hood" is too charming to dismiss. However, some readers may find the bright contrasting colors of the occasional geometric borders have a distracting optical effect. Overall, though, the collection is well done. The ratio of text to pictures makes it better suited to sharing than for storytimes; it will also be a suitable choice for children looking to venture beyond beginning readers.-Carolyn Janssen, Children's Learning Center of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
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