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mehsi's review
5.0
Chris Riddell has done it again! Grabbed a lot of classic fairy tales and connected them together and added a party~
When I saw this book at Library #1 I was just squeeing in delight (silently, as the library was quite busy). I just love Chris Riddell and his works and this had to be read! This had to come home with me.
In this adorable book we follow a little (but tough) girl named Little Green Raincape or Green. She is off to a party! Rapunzel is having one at her tower and our little girl is very eager to go there and have a blast! But of course, as fairy tales do, the road to the Tower won’t be an easy one! While I was expecting some fairy tales, I hadn’t expected so many and for all of them to fit the story so well, for it all to be woven so perfectly. We meet Thumbelina, Beauty & the Beast, the piglets are there (though they aren’t making their own house instead they are inspecting buildings), she sleeps at the Three Bears, and there are many others she meets along the way and that influence the story in some way. I just love meeting all these fairy tale characters, especially Beauty and the Beast made me smile. It was just perfection.
Plus, there are also references here and there, like the pumpkin coach!
And the party? Yes, that one was just magical and I loved seeing everyone plus more. I wonder how it fit in her tower, but I guess that is magic for you! I just wanted to step in so badly to party along with the characters and have a grand time!
The illustrations? They were perfect, as I already expected. Again, Chris Riddell is magical with words and with art.
I would highly recommend this magical book to all! Be sure to check it out!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
When I saw this book at Library #1 I was just squeeing in delight (silently, as the library was quite busy). I just love Chris Riddell and his works and this had to be read! This had to come home with me.
In this adorable book we follow a little (but tough) girl named Little Green Raincape or Green. She is off to a party! Rapunzel is having one at her tower and our little girl is very eager to go there and have a blast! But of course, as fairy tales do, the road to the Tower won’t be an easy one! While I was expecting some fairy tales, I hadn’t expected so many and for all of them to fit the story so well, for it all to be woven so perfectly. We meet Thumbelina, Beauty & the Beast, the piglets are there (though they aren’t making their own house instead they are inspecting buildings), she sleeps at the Three Bears, and there are many others she meets along the way and that influence the story in some way. I just love meeting all these fairy tale characters, especially Beauty and the Beast made me smile. It was just perfection.
Plus, there are also references here and there, like the pumpkin coach!
And the party? Yes, that one was just magical and I loved seeing everyone plus more. I wonder how it fit in her tower, but I guess that is magic for you! I just wanted to step in so badly to party along with the characters and have a grand time!
The illustrations? They were perfect, as I already expected. Again, Chris Riddell is magical with words and with art.
I would highly recommend this magical book to all! Be sure to check it out!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
nicktomjoe's review
5.0
Charming. This is the familiar Each Peach Pear Plum territory where fairy tale characters interact in woods and palaces. The illustrations are brilliant (how could they not be?) and if the plot is a little simple it is none the worse for its clarity. If the reader knows their major traditional tales, this is a lovely next step.
traditionson's review
5.0
A very different take on the fair tales and a highly enjoyable if sensible main character that really shows the differences of the stories and brings them together for a fun overall tale. Beautifully drawn and with fun hidden extras if you look hard enough.
laurenvoice's review
3.0
The illustrations were enchanting; perfect for this retelling of some classic fairy tales.
moma's review
5.0
Absolutely adorable book. I love how Chris Riddell combines fairy tales and his magical illustrations into one lovely story. This proves that you're never too old for a good picture book.
lucyturnsthepage's review
5.0
I loved the illustrations for this book as I always love Chris Riddell’s work. The story itself was also a fun twist on all the traditional fairytales, I can see children really enjoying it after a class topic on traditional tales.
readingisadoingword's review
5.0
Beautiful illustrations tell the tale of Green who meets many Fairytale characters on her adventure in the Wild Wood. Delightful!
tempestaires's review
4.0
Beautiful and colourful illustrations for a (very) short and cute story that gives a twist to known fairy tales. This is clearly aimed at young children.