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September 20th 2006
by A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA Publishers
(first published 1845)
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Hardcover, 32 pages
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1890568120
(isbn13: 9781890568122)
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Best Children's Book of the Year 2006. Collector's quality gift for kids. Printed in Europe.
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This is a very beautifully illustrated and nicely retold version of Hans Christian Anderson's classic story. This has always been a favorite tale of mine - it's creepy, magical, scary, heartbreaking, sweet and inspiring all at the same time. And it's one of those rare fairy tales in which the girl gets to have all the adventures and do the saving! Gerda is no passive princes waiting to be saved. She is brave and strong and persistent in her quest to rescue her friend from the Snow Queen's cl...more
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Read in May, 2007
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Fairy Tale Fans, Lovers of Beauty
The Snow Queen, illustrated by Vladyslav Yerko.
Published in the Ukraine, this beautiful edition of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale retains the format of the original, with seven "chapters" or parts. When young Kay is pierced with slivers of a demonic goblin's mirror, his heart turns to ice and he can only see the bad around him. Kidnapped by the Snow Queen, Kay is taken to the far north, where he becomes caught up in the "icy game of reason," and forgets ev...more
Published in the Ukraine, this beautiful edition of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale retains the format of the original, with seven "chapters" or parts. When young Kay is pierced with slivers of a demonic goblin's mirror, his heart turns to ice and he can only see the bad around him. Kidnapped by the Snow Queen, Kay is taken to the far north, where he becomes caught up in the "icy game of reason," and forgets ev...more
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by Toma Bogdanovic.
Hans Christian Andersen's seven-part fairy-tale is considerably abridged in this late 1960s retelling by Naomi Lewis, resulting in a curiously flat and unappealing narrative. The framing story of the devil's mirror is omitted altogether, robbing the story of much of its power, and giving many of its events an almost random feeling. Kay's sledding, for instance, has no nasty undertone of rejection - no sense of escaping from Gerda - becau...more
Hans Christian Andersen's seven-part fairy-tale is considerably abridged in this late 1960s retelling by Naomi Lewis, resulting in a curiously flat and unappealing narrative. The framing story of the devil's mirror is omitted altogether, robbing the story of much of its power, and giving many of its events an almost random feeling. Kay's sledding, for instance, has no nasty undertone of rejection - no sense of escaping from Gerda - becau...more
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Read in March, 2010
Little Kay gets bits of glass stuck in his heart and eye, which distort everything and make him forget everyone he loves. Because he is in this addled state, the evil Snow Queen is able to capture him and take him away to her snow palace. Little Gerda, Kay's dear friend, is heartbroken that he is missing. She goes on an epic adventure to find him, and with the help of many big-hearted people and animals, she finally locates Kay. She cries warm tears of joy when she sees her friend again, and...more
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Fata cu parul de nuca a intrat de-a binelea in inima ei de copil, s-a asezat confortabil in fotoliul de linga soba si s-a lasat purtata inca o data pe tarimurile fermecate colindate de Gerda pentru salvarea bunului ei prieten, Kay. Ilustratiile deosebit de frumoase i-au intregit pe deplin firul povestii minunate si astfel, a colindat, a tresarit, a visat, a gasit calea spre palatul Craiesei-Zapezii. Si a plins, a plins, a plins pina cind s-a topit gheata din inima prietenului ei...
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Read in November, 2009
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by P.J. Lynch.
I think that I have finally reached the conclusion of that portion of my Hans Christian Andersen project devoted to The Snow Queen, and after eleven different picture-book retellings, it's about time! How glad I am that this edition, adapted by Caroline Peachey and illustrated by P.J. Lynch, is the final one to be read, rather than the insipid version done by Mary Engelbreit, as I can conclude this mini-investigation on the right note!
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I think that I have finally reached the conclusion of that portion of my Hans Christian Andersen project devoted to The Snow Queen, and after eleven different picture-book retellings, it's about time! How glad I am that this edition, adapted by Caroline Peachey and illustrated by P.J. Lynch, is the final one to be read, rather than the insipid version done by Mary Engelbreit, as I can conclude this mini-investigation on the right note!
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Read in November, 2009
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by Mary Engelbreit.
I confess that I am not the greatest Mary Engelbreit fan, finding her artwork - which always reminds me of those sickeningly sweet greeting cards I so deplore - rather too cute for my taste. But a friend mentioned her version of The Snow Queen, and as I seem to be reading and reviewing every other retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, I thought I'd take a look. I shouldn't have.
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I confess that I am not the greatest Mary Engelbreit fan, finding her artwork - which always reminds me of those sickeningly sweet greeting cards I so deplore - rather too cute for my taste. But a friend mentioned her version of The Snow Queen, and as I seem to be reading and reviewing every other retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, I thought I'd take a look. I shouldn't have.
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Read in November, 2009
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by Errol le Cain.
After reviewing no less than eight versions of The Snow Queen here on goodreads, it is probably unnecessary to state that it is one of my favorites, of Hans Christian Andersen's many magical tales. Always curious to see how different illustrators interpret the same tale, I was particularly anxious to obtain this edition, as Errol le Cain's artwork, seen in titles such as Cupid and Psyche and The Pied Piper of Hamelin, generally has great a...more
After reviewing no less than eight versions of The Snow Queen here on goodreads, it is probably unnecessary to state that it is one of my favorites, of Hans Christian Andersen's many magical tales. Always curious to see how different illustrators interpret the same tale, I was particularly anxious to obtain this edition, as Errol le Cain's artwork, seen in titles such as Cupid and Psyche and The Pied Piper of Hamelin, generally has great a...more
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Read in October, 2009
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by Arieh Zeldich.
At over one hundred pages, this edition of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen - like that illustrated by June Atkin Corwin - is less of a traditional picture-book, and more of an illustrated chapter-book, or short novella. Actress and director Eva Le Gallienne - whose work in this vein also includes a retelling of Andersen's The Nightingale - offers a full translation, keeping to the original seven-part format. Ukrainian-born artist,...more
At over one hundred pages, this edition of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen - like that illustrated by June Atkin Corwin - is less of a traditional picture-book, and more of an illustrated chapter-book, or short novella. Actress and director Eva Le Gallienne - whose work in this vein also includes a retelling of Andersen's The Nightingale - offers a full translation, keeping to the original seven-part format. Ukrainian-born artist,...more
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Read in January, 2003
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by Sally Holmes.
English folklorist Neil Philip - whose subsequent Andersen projects include the two collections, Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales - joined forces with artist Sally Holmes to create this charming retelling of The Snow Queen. With an engaging translation that maintains the seven-chapter format of the original, and delightful illustrations - some full-page plates, others interspersed in the te...more
English folklorist Neil Philip - whose subsequent Andersen projects include the two collections, Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales - joined forces with artist Sally Holmes to create this charming retelling of The Snow Queen. With an engaging translation that maintains the seven-chapter format of the original, and delightful illustrations - some full-page plates, others interspersed in the te...more
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Read in October, 2009
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by June Atkin Corwin.
Published in 1975, this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen is one of the fullest, most detailed translations I have seen, thanks to the work of R.P. Keigwin, whose name appears only in the colophon. Retaining the original seven chapters, it includes the all-important framing story of the shattered devil's mirror, the many fairy-tales shared by the self-involved flowers in the old woman's garden, and the full episode ...more
Published in 1975, this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen is one of the fullest, most detailed translations I have seen, thanks to the work of R.P. Keigwin, whose name appears only in the colophon. Retaining the original seven chapters, it includes the all-important framing story of the shattered devil's mirror, the many fairy-tales shared by the self-involved flowers in the old woman's garden, and the full episode ...more
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Read in November, 2002
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by Susan Jeffers.
Retold by Amy Ehrlich and illustrated by Susan Jeffers, this version of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen was originally published in 1982, and recently reprinted in a new edition. Ideal for younger children, who might not be able to sit still through the entire seven-chapter original, it is significantly abridged. The basic shape of the story is the same, with all the important episodes of Gerda's journey retained, but many of the ...more
Retold by Amy Ehrlich and illustrated by Susan Jeffers, this version of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen was originally published in 1982, and recently reprinted in a new edition. Ideal for younger children, who might not be able to sit still through the entire seven-chapter original, it is significantly abridged. The basic shape of the story is the same, with all the important episodes of Gerda's journey retained, but many of the ...more
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Read in October, 2009
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by Angela Barrett.
Originally published in 1845, The Snow Queen (Sneedronningen) has always been one of my favorites, of Hans Christian Andersen's many original fairy-tales. It also happens to be one of his longest, divided into seven chapters, or stories (Historier), from the opening piece about the devil's looking glass, and its many splinters, to the final selection detailing what happened to the Snow Queen's palace, and to Gerda and Kai, after they esca...more
Originally published in 1845, The Snow Queen (Sneedronningen) has always been one of my favorites, of Hans Christian Andersen's many original fairy-tales. It also happens to be one of his longest, divided into seven chapters, or stories (Historier), from the opening piece about the devil's looking glass, and its many splinters, to the final selection detailing what happened to the Snow Queen's palace, and to Gerda and Kai, after they esca...more
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Read in October, 2009
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The Snow Queen, illustrated by Bernadette Watts.
Like the unfortunate version adapted by Naomi Lewis and illustrated by Toma Bogdanovic, this edition of The Snow Queen features a heavily abridged narrative and illustrations that feel as if they belonged to another tale. Prolific translator Anthea Bell, whose faithful interpretations of Andersen have often been used in the North-South editions illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger (The Little Mermaid, Thumbeline), puts her hand to the author'...more
Like the unfortunate version adapted by Naomi Lewis and illustrated by Toma Bogdanovic, this edition of The Snow Queen features a heavily abridged narrative and illustrations that feel as if they belonged to another tale. Prolific translator Anthea Bell, whose faithful interpretations of Andersen have often been used in the North-South editions illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger (The Little Mermaid, Thumbeline), puts her hand to the author'...more
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The version of this story illustrated by Errol Le Cain varies considerably from the original text – most notably the narrative is told as one continuous story vs. the seven installments Andersen intended. Also, the story about the devil's mirror that makes up the first part is completely missing.
I can’t say it’s my favorite picture book adaptation. I think that Vladyslav Yerko’s version is the strongest I’ve seen for both narrative and illustrations. Also, Le Cain’s ...more
I can’t say it’s my favorite picture book adaptation. I think that Vladyslav Yerko’s version is the strongest I’ve seen for both narrative and illustrations. Also, Le Cain’s ...more
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Read in September, 2005
I bought this book for my daughter and we read it together. I didn't realize how long the story was! But, she fell asleep after about 45 minutes and I was so into it I couldn't put it down till I finished it!
I can't remember ever hearing the story as a child but I loved it as an adult.
I can't remember ever hearing the story as a child but I loved it as an adult.
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Project Gutenberg has a free ebook and audiobook of a Hans Christian Andersen book with 18 fairy tales in it.
These are the stories in the Project Gutenberg files:
-- The emperor's new clothes
-- The swineherd
-- The real princess
-- The shoes of fortune
-- The fir tree
-- The snow queen
-- The leap-frog
-- The elderbush
-- The bell
-- The old house
-- The happy family
-- The story of a mother
-- The false ...more
These are the stories in the Project Gutenberg files:
-- The emperor's new clothes
-- The swineherd
-- The real princess
-- The shoes of fortune
-- The fir tree
-- The snow queen
-- The leap-frog
-- The elderbush
-- The bell
-- The old house
-- The happy family
-- The story of a mother
-- The false ...more
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Gerda and Kay are best friends until the snow queen takes Kay away. Gerda goes on a very magical journey to try to get him back for good.
This story is a great way to show friendships between students. This book may not be the best for a public school classroom as it talks about the Christ-child throughout the book. The pictures are absolutely amazing because of the illustrator depicting the use of magic in the pictures. The victim in this book is a boy when traditional the victim...more
This story is a great way to show friendships between students. This book may not be the best for a public school classroom as it talks about the Christ-child throughout the book. The pictures are absolutely amazing because of the illustrator depicting the use of magic in the pictures. The victim in this book is a boy when traditional the victim...more
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Read in October, 2009
This fairytale has been started thousands of years ago and has been told by mouth long before it ever made it to print. Reading the history of the Snow Queen on the inside of the cover, this tale has been told enjoyed in thousands of countries. Children have been delighted by this tale in every country with an insightful translation which encourages children’s imagination. The illustrations were new and very bright and vivid colors. The entire page was filled with colorful images some dark...more
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Read in December, 2008
The ragged boy with raven hair.....
The dark and complex tale of The Snow Queen is brought to life this winter in a stunning and magical mix of music and song, animation and 'live' drama.
A rich and haunting interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale which has been specially commissioned by the BBC and is scheduled to be on our screens this Christmas. This distinctive adaptation stars Juliet Stevenson (Mona Lisa Smile, Emma) Kenneth Welsh (The Aviator, Twin Pe...more
The dark and complex tale of The Snow Queen is brought to life this winter in a stunning and magical mix of music and song, animation and 'live' drama.
A rich and haunting interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale which has been specially commissioned by the BBC and is scheduled to be on our screens this Christmas. This distinctive adaptation stars Juliet Stevenson (Mona Lisa Smile, Emma) Kenneth Welsh (The Aviator, Twin Pe...more
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