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This follow-up to the illustrator’s gorgeous rendition of Hansel and Gretel continues to show her amazing skills with cut paper illustrations. The cover the book is pure black with cut outs that reveal a red and white pattern behind. It’s rather like opening a door into another world. The story is the traditional one, told in a simple way that highlights the more dramatic moments. Be prepared for the traditional ending with the wolf killed, his body cut open and then refilled with stones so that he dies. This is not a modernized and gentle version at all. Yet that works particularly well with these incredible illustrations and the wonder they evoke.
Schenker plays with her cut paper throughout. There are times when the page is entirely cut through, into patterns. Other times the illustrations are cut paper but the page is whole. You will find yourself running your hands over the page to see if the cuts are actual or simply visual. She shows such skill throughout creating moments that change as you turn the page and they become even more dazzling as you look back through the cuts. My favorite page turn is when the wolf eats Little Red Riding Hood, it’s an astonishing change that works oh so well.
If you are looking for a version of Little Red Riding Hood to treasure, this is it. It may not last for long on public library shelves, but it is a book that will be loved by those who discover it. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
Schenker plays with her cut paper throughout. There are times when the page is entirely cut through, into patterns. Other times the illustrations are cut paper but the page is whole. You will find yourself running your hands over the page to see if the cuts are actual or simply visual. She shows such skill throughout creating moments that change as you turn the page and they become even more dazzling as you look back through the cuts. My favorite page turn is when the wolf eats Little Red Riding Hood, it’s an astonishing change that works oh so well.
If you are looking for a version of Little Red Riding Hood to treasure, this is it. It may not last for long on public library shelves, but it is a book that will be loved by those who discover it. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
A must for fairy tale collections - the artwork, the paper cuttings are gorgeous.
Almost every child knows the story by the Brothers Grimm of the girl who was lured from the forest path by the evil wolf.
Read as research for my f/f retelling of this fairytale