Reviews

Winter Tales by Dawn Casey

zoe86's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

bookishfaye's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

There’s just something about a seasonal picture book with folklore/fables and a magical & whimsical illustrator that just gets the party going for me 

leari's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

A diverse and enchanting collection of winter stories from all over the world which are set around christmas, New Year's Eve, the winter season and even seasons in general. Themes around friendship, companionship, family, nature, joy and life are all represented in the collection.

There is probably at least one story in there that you have never heard of before. I only ever read The Nutcracker and The Snow Queen prior to this collection, and while those two tales are still one of my favourites, I did discover some new great stories as well.

The beautiful illustrations on every single page also help bring the narratives come to life.

A few of these tales are meant for a very young audience which is why I could not enjoy them as much, but they were cute nonetheless.

Average rating: 3.5/5🌟

Individual rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The White Bear King
🌟🌟🌟🌟Tanuki's Gold
🌟🌟The Mitten
🌟🌟🌟A Cloak for the Moon
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The Nutcracker
🌟🌟🌟The Poinsettia
🌟🌟Wee Robin Red Breast
🌟🌟🌟🌟The Little Black Cat
🌟🌟🌟The Snow Maiden
🌟🌟🌟The Silver Pine Cones
🌟🌟The Apple Tree Man
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Sister and Brother
🌟🌟🌟🌟The Mother of the Sea
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The Snow Queen
🌟🌟🌟Rabbit's Gift
🌟🌟The Children and the Sun
🌟🌟🌟🌟The Twelve Months
🌟🌟Brigit and the Cailleach 

einaselesnia's review against another edition

4.0

A very magical book with some amazing stories for the young and the old. The illustrations beautiful and adding magic to the stories. Some stories are a bit weird though, but a lot made me cry and smile too.

wendyandthebooks's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

irena_mcg's review against another edition

5.0

This book is maybe marked for children but adults also can enjoy beautiful stories and really amazing illustrations. One of the most beautiful books I've seen. It put me in Christmas mood :D

mejsquej's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

mirona's review against another edition

5.0

Het boek is, zoals altijd van Christofoor, prachtig vormgegeven met sprookjesachtige illustraties. Prachtige verhalen die kort genoeg zijn om voor het slapengaan (voor) te lezen met illustraties waar je daarna de hele nacht van kunt dromen!

vanitas's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

elisaberry's review

adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0