The Candlewick Book of Fairy Tales

by Sarah Hayes, P.J. Lynch (Illustrator)

These are ten tales of our memories, the classic fairy tales told to children throughout history. Exquisitely illustrated by the award-winning artist of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, and simply told, these tales will transport adult and child alike to a world of mystery and folklore. Full color.

Genres: Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Picture Books, Childrens, Magic, Juvenile, Witches

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Marquise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the same edition as Casas' La Bella y la Bestia: Y Otros Cuentos Maravillosos, which I now see was a translation into Spanish of this fairy tale anthology. My comments on Casas' edition apply to this one, too.

[Tessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations but the things he chose to illustrate are a bit strange--for example, there is no picture of Snow White in the story of Snow White. Enjoyable.

[Marci · Rating 4 out of 5]

From School Library Journal: Between these covers are 10 European fairy tales that are part of our basic cultural vocabulary. They are traditional stories from Grimm and Perrault, so familiar that the lack of source notes is not a glaring omission. Hayes has simplified and shortened the stories by eliminating some of the more elaborate descriptive passages. Her language is vivid, clear, and retains the spirit of the originals. Lynch's pencil and watercolor illustrations are delightful, enhancing the handsome layout with its wide margins and large dark print. He combines realistic painting (a solemn Cinderella and a Hamlet-like prince) with broad caricature (the stepsisters)-sometimes in the same picture. Scattered throughout are isolated small figures, such as Cinderella's mice and lizards or Rapunzel's rampion. Especially fine are the truly middle-aged soldier who follows the dancing princesses and a sublimely contented Puss-in-Boots, mission accomplished, reclining against soft cushions while reading. These are not easy-reader versions of the tales, although they probably won't faze third graders. A very attractive addition.

And YES! Illustrated by P.J. Lynch. An added bonus.

[Chris Jamison · Rating 3 out of 5]

P.J. Lynch is one of my favorite illustrators.
Candlewick Press is one of my favorite publishers.

[Yv · Rating 4 out of 5]

[8/10]

[oliviasbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another proof for my theory that P.J. Lynch is the master of fairytale illustration, but I love "Melisande" and "East o' the Sun..." still better than this collection. For once there could be more pictures. In addition, I definitely prefer the Grimm version of Cinderella to the pumpkin one and with Sleeping Beauty there was something off.

[i · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok. First of all I absolutely L-O-V-E-D loved the illustrations,I thought that they were really acret to real life. The stories are really good. (I thought.) And encouraged me to imagine, be happy, and create a book!




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[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The retellings are told decently enough, but they are unimpressive when compared to the lovely illustrations by P.J. Lynch. Indeed, I would go so far as to say the illustrations overshadow the stories!

[Sadie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A couple familiar retellings of the Grimms' famous stories, each enhanced by the lovely illustrations. The pictures are very lavish, and make this worth owning.

[Nastya Kline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not impressed with the retellings, excellent illustrations.

[Amy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would definitely add this book to my collection. The fairytales are well-captured, but ultimately it's the detailed illustrations by Irishman P.J. Lynch that I liked most of all.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read-aloud introduction to some of the best-known fairy tales: the retellings are very simple. I only wish there was a bit more of P.J. Lynch's art to go along with them.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all-time favorites. I re-read this so many times. Favorite story? The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Still is, in fact!

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations! Retellings are good, but quite short, and sometimes quite short on detail.

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations are very beautiful but I do wish there were more pictures and that we could see more of the princesses. The stories are short but true to the brothers Grimm and Perrault.

[Bastian Maciel · Rating 5 out of 5]

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