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duplica123's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good. I liked the artwork and the stories. It didn't have the same feeling the show, however.
morgcxn's review against another edition
4.0
"For therein lies my warning, dear readers: There is truth in fiction. Myths spring from the real and actual and to the real and actual they inform"
comet9443's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyable tales
I loved that each story had a different illustrator.It was interesting getting to see the different styles. The tales were fun, not squeaky clean, but still good for older kids.
I loved that each story had a different illustrator.It was interesting getting to see the different styles. The tales were fun, not squeaky clean, but still good for older kids.
reflexandresolve's review against another edition
4.0
The art in this is lovely, and the stories are pretty good. Although I think some of the pacing could have been improved. And I definitely wish there were more in this one.
nightxade's review against another edition
4.0
Despite my love of Jim Henson, I never did watch his Storyteller series. I've made up a bit for that now with this collection of retold myths and legends by various artists and writers. Some of the stories are familiar, with new twists, while some might be a little more off the wall or new, depending on your background and upbringing. No matter the source material all of the stories are uniquely pieced together in this collection.
My favourite is the Puss in Boots retelling which firmly captures my inner hopeless romantic with both art and story. I'm a fan of not so happy endings or inconclusive ones, but I admit to really liking the stories like this that are just really, really beautiful.
I love the interaction between the Storyteller and his witty dog, who even gets a chance to tell a story himself. Each story has a moral - some more obvious than others, but all of them are just the right blend of story and characters, action and adventure to keep kids (and grown ups) interested.
My favourite is the Puss in Boots retelling which firmly captures my inner hopeless romantic with both art and story. I'm a fan of not so happy endings or inconclusive ones, but I admit to really liking the stories like this that are just really, really beautiful.
I love the interaction between the Storyteller and his witty dog, who even gets a chance to tell a story himself. Each story has a moral - some more obvious than others, but all of them are just the right blend of story and characters, action and adventure to keep kids (and grown ups) interested.
inlibrisveritas's review against another edition
4.0
When I saw this I just knew I had to try it out. Jim Henson’s name carries a certain weight to me.I immediately think of the fun movies and shows from my childhood, and it reminds me of the quality of imagination and creativity involved.. The Storyteller is an anthology filled with folk tales from various parts of the world, each with a unique art style to accompany it.
This is a really cute graphic novel that centers around the Storyteller, who likes to collect and tell all manner of stories, and his cute dog. There are 9 stories total. Some of the tales he tells are really well known and others are a bit more obscure or only well known in certain parts of the world. As I said before each story comes with it’s own art style that matches the story’s origin or ‘feel’. I really loved Puss in Boots and The Crane Wife, I already knew those stories but the art was really fitting and made the stories a bit more ‘fun’.
I think this would be perfect for kids because this would be something I would have loved as a kid. I think the whole storyteller idea is brilliant because it becomes sort of interactive if a parent chooses to read it with their child. The Jim Henson company definitely hit the mark with this one, and I wouldn’t mind seeing more tales told like this.
This is a really cute graphic novel that centers around the Storyteller, who likes to collect and tell all manner of stories, and his cute dog. There are 9 stories total. Some of the tales he tells are really well known and others are a bit more obscure or only well known in certain parts of the world. As I said before each story comes with it’s own art style that matches the story’s origin or ‘feel’. I really loved Puss in Boots and The Crane Wife, I already knew those stories but the art was really fitting and made the stories a bit more ‘fun’.
I think this would be perfect for kids because this would be something I would have loved as a kid. I think the whole storyteller idea is brilliant because it becomes sort of interactive if a parent chooses to read it with their child. The Jim Henson company definitely hit the mark with this one, and I wouldn’t mind seeing more tales told like this.
robyotter's review against another edition
5.0
I really like almost all of the artists, and for the most part the writers do a good job of capturing the Storyteller's voice.
If you grew up watching the Jim Henson Hour, this is definitely a good purchase.
If you grew up watching the Jim Henson Hour, this is definitely a good purchase.
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