Vasilisa The Beautiful
A Russian Folktale
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2015
Summary
Plt;bPgt;A modern retelling of a classic folk tale brought to life through vivid, rich artworkPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;When VasilisaP#8217;s mother dies, she leaves behind a magical doll to look after Vasilisa in times of distress. And distress is close at hand when VasilisaP#8217;s father remarries, and her new stepmother and stepsisters send her on an errand to the terrifying witch Baba Yaga, who has an appetite for anything that enters the deep, dark forest. But with her fearlessness and her magical doll, Vasilisa not only passes Baba YagaP#8217;s arduous tests, but she also obtains the magic she needs to free herself from a life of servitude. This enchanting retelling of a classic Russian folk tale is brought to spectacular life by Anna MorgunovaP#8217;s breathtaking art.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789888240500 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 9888240501 |
| Author: | Anna Morgunova |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Minedition |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2015 |
| Weight: | 499g |
| Dimensions: | 273mm x 248mm |
| Audience Age: | 5-7 |
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Critics Review
“The art, so timeless and raw, offers a charged dream-life that suggests the primal nerve Vasilisa’s story strikes in Morgunova is far stronger than the lure of revisionism.”
“The art, so timeless and raw, offers a charged dream-life that suggests the primal nerve Vasilisa’s story strikes in Morgunova is far stronger than the lure of revisionism.” Soman Chainani, New York Times
“Bell’s retelling is classical as she recounts the Russian fairy tale heroine who conquers the terrifying Baba Yaga with the help of her magical doll. Anna Morgunova’s illustrations strengthen the story with image, symbolism and mood.” Susie Wilde, Charlotte News & Observer
“The Russian tale of Vasilisa and Baba Yaga, reillustrated for a new generation … . mesmerizing illustrations … Older children and art students will respond warmly.” Kirkus Reviews
Anna Morgunova
Plt;bPgt;Anna MorgunovaPlt;/bPgt; is an award-winning childrenP#8217;s book illustrator. Plt;bPgt;Anthea BellPlt;/bPgt; is an award-winning translator who has translated numerous Cornelia Funke novels and many Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen stories, including Plt;iPgt;The Pied Piper of HamelinPlt;/iPgt; and Plt;iPgt;The Snow QueenPlt;/iPgt;.
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