The Korean Cinderella by Shirley Climo. Illustrated by Ruth Heller. A Month of Cinderellas Continued.

The illustrations in this book are remarkable. Their bright, lifelike quality fairly jumps from the pages. The detail in the braided baskets, flowers, and jewels is impressive. The rich, vibrant reds, greens and oranges give the illustrations power. Ruth Heller is one of my favorite illustrators. The story unfolds with the natural fairytale quality. “Long […]