Reviews

Winter Tales by Dawn Casey

eforw's review against another edition

challenging hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

elznix's review against another edition

5.0

Such a rich book. It has beautiful Nordic inspired illustrations and tales from around the world. The stories are folktales with the usual fairy tale elements of magical objects and talking animals. But they are so much more. There are wonderful lessons of generosity and friendship.
They warmed my heart. (Something great for a cold winter's evening.). My favorite was "Tanuki's Gold", a story about compassion and sharing, and "The Rabbit's Gift", a story showing the circle of giving that often comes from a single act of generosity.
There are repeated themes of the rewards of humbly caring for animals and plants in stories like "The Apple Tree Man" and "The Mother of the Sea".
These stories will stay with me!

laufox's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

missbookiverse's review against another edition

4.0

This collection contains fairy tales from all over the world, from Western classics like The Snow Queen and The Nut Cracker to tales that were unfamiliar to me such as Tanuki's Gold (Japan), The Poinsettia (Mexico), and The Children and the Sun (Southern Africa). I loved discovering those lesser known ones the most and I appreciate how careful the author treated tales by indigenous cultures (she tried to obtain permission for publishing her versions and donates part of the profits to Survival International). What truly makes this book shine though are the stunning illustrations by Zanna Goldhawk. Beautiful and sweet, with many things to discover, and a gorgeous color palette that fits the winter mood perfectly.

kaiatoast's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.0

elleapple's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

moiramacfarlane's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

 Met plezier gelezen tijdens de donkere dagen rond kerst. Knusse sfeervolle illustraties en mooie keuze aan winterse verhalen van over de hele wereld. Leuke extra was het kleine stukje achtergrond informatie bij elk begin van een verhaal. Minpuntje, veel verhalen hadden echt wat langer gemogen, meer de diepte in, wat ruimte geven aan de personages, om er wat meer in op te gaan. 

 'Here,' said the Snow Queen, holding open her snow-white cloak. 'Come closer.' Climbing onto herwhite cushioned seat and leaning into her furs felt like sinking into a snowdrift. The Snow Queen kissed Kay's brow once and he was numb. He no longer felt the cold. In fact, he felt nothing at all. The Snow Queen kissed him twice, and he forgot Gerda, he forgot home, he forgot everything.' 

annvalentine's review against another edition

5.0

A lovely lovely little collection of winter folklore from across several continents. These stories and illustrations are so whimsical and perfect for children and adults alike.

a_new_elisabeth's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This translates version, in Dutch, is full of spelling errors. 

chakelligence's review against another edition

5.0

The most beautiful fairy tale book ever created! Polar fantasy is my new favorite genre!