Synopses & Reviews
A stunningly illustrated retelling of an acclaimed fairy tale
With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersens most famous works. Neighbors Kai and Gerda grow up as best friends. But when Kai is swept away by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on an adventure to save Kai.
Review
"Delightful and accessible . . . . These timeless, classic stories have been gloriously illustrated and made accessible for younger children to read alone, or for all the family to enjoy together. This fresh approach brings the stories and their characters to life. There are also special pages giving background detail to set the scene of each story." —childrensadnteensbookconnection.wordpress.com
Review
"This new, large-format edition . . . features Bell's excellent translation...as well as new artwork by gifted Russian artist Sedova. Sometimes magical, sometimes decorative, the pictures have a dreamlike quality that suits [the] story . . . . A striking new edition of the timeless tale." —Carolyn Phelan, booklistonline.com
Synopsis
A stunningly illustrated retelling of an acclaimed fairy tale
With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous works. Neighbors Kai and Gerda grow up as best friends. But when Kai is swept away by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on an adventure to save Kai.
About the Author
Hans Christian Andersen is revered worldwide for his more than 160 fairy tales, including many cherished favorites such as The Little Mermaid, The Princess ad the Pea, and The Ugly Ducking. Yana Sedova is an award-winning childrens book illustrator. Anthea Bell is an award-winning translator who has translated numerous Cornelia Funke novels and many Hans Christian Andersen stories.