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| ISBN: 9781626868977 |
First Stories: Beauty and the Beast by Dan Taylor (Illustrations)
"Do you love me, Beauty? Will you marry me?" First Stories: Beauty and the Beast is a perfect introduction to this classic fairytale. Push, pull, and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Beauty, her father, and of course the Beast! This well-loved fairytale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Dan Taylor.My thoughts: Now I don't know, but I think I would be a bit fearful if I was taken by my father to a huge house (think castle) and left with a beast. A big, furry, scary beast! But not young Beauty. She relished the fancy feast and saw his kindness. Beast fell in love with Beauty because of her happiness and laughter. Then the magical kiss that changed him from Beast to Handsome Prince.
A real fairy tale ending of happy-ever-after. An unrealistic story - but then most fairy tales are. I absolutely love the push, pull, slide, turn features. The books is bright and very sturdy. Silver Dolphin Books and artist Dan Taylor have done a grand job with this little book.
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| ISBN: 9781626868984 |
First Stories: Cinderella by Dan Taylor (Illustrations)
"Cinderella, you shall go to the ball!" First Stories: Cinderella is a perfect introduction to this classic fairytale. Push, pull, and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Cinderella, her stepsisters, the handsome prince, and of course the fairy godmother. This well-loved fairytale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Dan Taylor.My thoughts: Ah, we all know the sweet story of Cinderella and how she was rescued from her laborious life of drudgery by the magical abilities of the Fairy Godmother and the Prince who fell in love with her. All little girls want to be beautifully dressed for the magical ball and so they can relate to Cinderella.
Beautifully done in bright, energetic colors and illustrations, this little board book will entice once again young readers into the world that was Cinderella's.
Another fairy tale well done by Silver Dolphin Books and Dan Taylor and just right for little hands.
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| ISBN: 9781626869004 |
First Stories: Rapunzel by Dan Taylor (Illustrations)
"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!" First Stories: Rapunzel is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairytale. Push, pull, and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Rapunzel, the handsome prince, and of course the wicked witch! This well-loved fairytale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Dan Taylor.My thoughts: This board book is beautifully executed with engaging push, pull, slide tabs that reveal additional action and images. The size is a seven inch square just right for young hands. Colors are bright. Illustrations detailed and lively. The story is told in a sort of rhyme and is a retelling of an old fairy tale.
Being an old fairy tale, it begins with a harshness that I find unsuitable for the youth for which this board book is intended. Hence, particular care should be exercised in reading it to young children. My reasoning?
A baby named Rapunzel, with hair so fair and bright, Was taken by a wicked witch, one dark and stormy night. (pictured are the parents looking on as the witch snatches the baby from the crib).Now I realize that fairy tales involve witches, bad things happening, and happy-ever-after. But I am troubled (hmmmm... a troubled tale troubles me) that a young child be worried about their own safety and the ability of their parents to protect and care for him or her.
Otherwise, an adorable book and I truly love the push, pull, slide features.
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Everyone of every age should read fairy tales. And the version of the Brothers Grimm that I was given as a toddler was about as dark as could be, despite being from the Book Of the Month Club. I wouldn't want young people exposed to actual news stories, but I think everyone needs to know at least in the abstract that there are Very Bad Things out there.
ReplyDeleteThe publisher's Web site was slow and hard to navigate, but the book "up, up, up in the tree" looks very cute.
ReplyDeleteI love that they also have flash cards available. This is another great learning tool for kids :)
ReplyDeleteThe kids love when I share fairy tale books and movies with them. I use my own discretion though with what I think is age appropriate. During and after a book or movie I always let the kids ask any questions or share their feelings so I can address anything that is bothering them or they have questions about. And I always remind them that it's just a story :)
ReplyDeleteFairy Tales can be dark but usually have a good outcome. I gloss over some of the scary parts.
ReplyDeleteWe read every day all kinds of books, most of which are fairy tales. We do include some dark sided tales.
ReplyDeleteI love all the illustrations and colors. It really keeps the children's interest in the book and encourages them to read.
ReplyDeleteI loved fairy tales as a child and read more because of them. I do not do "dark" tales or change some parts of them.
ReplyDeleteI do not like dark fairy tales. They take away the beauty and joy of the story.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
The reviews are informative.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
I love that they offer family friendly books.
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My kids love the well-known fairy tales, especially now that authors write re-imagining versions of them. However, they do not like the scary or dark ones. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThese board books are adorable!!
ReplyDeleteMy grandsons love fairy tales. We can't collect enough. But, no, we don't read the dark ones.
ReplyDeleteI like that they have titles to choose from that I can't get around my area.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty much okay with sticking to the original versions of fairy tales, but obviously I'll still wait a few years to introduce one if I don't feel my daughter will be okay with it.
ReplyDeleteI know I'm weird, but I hold off on exposing my kids to these stories as long as I possibly can so I probably won't be purchasing these. But I know many parents who would love these and they look really cute! Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
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