sophward 's review for:

Grimm Tales for Young and Old by Philip Pullman
5.0

These cheerful and lovingly crafted retellings of fifty Grimm tales, both famous and lesser-known, were a joy to read. Some of the stories I have loved my whole life, and others were new to me and thoroughly entertaining. It's abundantly clear that Pullman has a great deal of affection and respect for these tales and he has given them a buff and polish that restores them to their full storytelling potential. This book has become my go-to fairytales anthology and makes a beautiful addition to my bookshelf!