livingawayfromreality's review against another edition
Cute children’s book with beautiful art
libraryrobin's review against another edition
4.0
Cool folktale that starts like a Cinderella story but doesn't depend on any Prince Charming for a happy ending. Vasilisa's sweet and loving nature help her to survive the frightening Baba Yaga, along with a magical doll from her mother.
Beautiful and creepy illustrations bring the tale to life.
A title definitely worth seeking out!
Beautiful and creepy illustrations bring the tale to life.
A title definitely worth seeking out!
bradleygiselle's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bhan13's review against another edition
4.0
A six-year-old and I enjoyed this book again together, it's been a while since we first read it. I've always loved Baba Yaga stories and this one has exceptional illustrations.
michelle55's review against another edition
5.0
Vasilisa and Cinderella have a lot in common. Beauty? Check. Long-suffering? Check. Expert home-makers? Check. Cruel stepmother and stepsisters? Check.
But Vasilisa's story takes a more active--and more sinister--turn when her stepmother sends her into the forest to ask the dreaded Baba Yaga for a candle. Baba Yaga lives alone in a chicken-footed hut decorated with the bones of her victims. Vasilisa needs all her courage, and a little help from an enchanted doll, to escape alive.
Which she does. As a bonus, Baba Yaga gets rid of the stepmother too. And, while I'll always love Cinderella--the heroism and adventure, and the sheer darkness of this story makes me rank it first in my mind.
This edition is splendidly retold, and the illustrations are to die for. My older daughter says Kinuko Craft is her favorite artist. It's easy to she why in this book. I'm convinced Ms Craft got Baba Yaga to pose for her.
Now that's another story I'd love to hear!
But Vasilisa's story takes a more active--and more sinister--turn when her stepmother sends her into the forest to ask the dreaded Baba Yaga for a candle. Baba Yaga lives alone in a chicken-footed hut decorated with the bones of her victims. Vasilisa needs all her courage, and a little help from an enchanted doll, to escape alive.
Which she does. As a bonus, Baba Yaga gets rid of the stepmother too. And, while I'll always love Cinderella--the heroism and adventure, and the sheer darkness of this story makes me rank it first in my mind.
This edition is splendidly retold, and the illustrations are to die for. My older daughter says Kinuko Craft is her favorite artist. It's easy to she why in this book. I'm convinced Ms Craft got Baba Yaga to pose for her.
Now that's another story I'd love to hear!
bealiy's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Cannibalism
just_fighting_censorship's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first time reading this Russian fairy tale and I think it has become my favorite. It is familiar yet distinct as it reminds me of Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Thumbelina. The artwork is very lovely and the typography was splendid. I loved the large illustrated first letter on each page and the intricate borders.