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A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
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Customer Reviews
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?, 08 Oct 2007
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.
Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.
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Customer Reviews
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?, 08 Oct 2007
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.
Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.
A lovely collection, 01 Jan 2008
My 2 year old son just loves these books. They are beautifully illustrated, and well written. He especially likes "How do Dinosaurs play with their friends", and asks for it several times an hour (I can see how we might go off these books, even if he doesn't!). I can imagine that older children would love these books too, and now I know there are more in the series I am going to add to our collection. Highly recommended.
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Customer Reviews
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?, 08 Oct 2007
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.
Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.
A lovely collection, 01 Jan 2008
My 2 year old son just loves these books. They are beautifully illustrated, and well written. He especially likes "How do Dinosaurs play with their friends", and asks for it several times an hour (I can see how we might go off these books, even if he doesn't!). I can imagine that older children would love these books too, and now I know there are more in the series I am going to add to our collection. Highly recommended.
Lovely first book of poetry, 26 Apr 2007
I am really enjoying reading poems from this book to my 5 month old and I am sure it will become a firm favourite as she grows up. The illustrations are wonderful and there's an eclectic range of poems about food, families, outings, bedtime, etc which will amuse young and old. It would make a lovely gift too.
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Customer Reviews
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?, 08 Oct 2007
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.
Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.
A lovely collection, 01 Jan 2008
My 2 year old son just loves these books. They are beautifully illustrated, and well written. He especially likes "How do Dinosaurs play with their friends", and asks for it several times an hour (I can see how we might go off these books, even if he doesn't!). I can imagine that older children would love these books too, and now I know there are more in the series I am going to add to our collection. Highly recommended.
Lovely first book of poetry, 26 Apr 2007
I am really enjoying reading poems from this book to my 5 month old and I am sure it will become a firm favourite as she grows up. The illustrations are wonderful and there's an eclectic range of poems about food, families, outings, bedtime, etc which will amuse young and old. It would make a lovely gift too.
One of my favorite picture book collections of ballet tales, 11 Nov 2004
When Jane Yolen and Barefoot Books work together, one can safely assume a high quality book will result. In this new collaboration between Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, seven classic ballet tales are retold and illustrated by Rebecca Guay. All seven tales--Coppelia, Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Shim Chung, The Sleeping Beauty, and Daphnis and Cloe--are beautifully written, providing vivid details and rich language instead of the more cursory texts provided in similar collections. Short introductions to each ballet, including performance histories and story sources, enriches the collection. The authors also include a brief historical timeline of ballet and a bibliography that references books as well as websites for those who want to learn more about the ballets. Guay's colorful illustrations will appeal to the most romantic dreams of any balletomane, emphasizing the brilliant colors, elaborate costumes and choreography usually associated with the ballets in performance. Overall, a wonderful book for school age children and up either to read or have read to them.
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A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?, 08 Oct 2007
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.
Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.
A lovely collection, 01 Jan 2008
My 2 year old son just loves these books. They are beautifully illustrated, and well written. He especially likes "How do Dinosaurs play with their friends", and asks for it several times an hour (I can see how we might go off these books, even if he doesn't!). I can imagine that older children would love these books too, and now I know there are more in the series I am going to add to our collection. Highly recommended.
Lovely first book of poetry, 26 Apr 2007
I am really enjoying reading poems from this book to my 5 month old and I am sure it will become a firm favourite as she grows up. The illustrations are wonderful and there's an eclectic range of poems about food, families, outings, bedtime, etc which will amuse young and old. It would make a lovely gift too.
One of my favorite picture book collections of ballet tales, 11 Nov 2004
When Jane Yolen and Barefoot Books work together, one can safely assume a high quality book will result. In this new collaboration between Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, seven classic ballet tales are retold and illustrated by Rebecca Guay. All seven tales--Coppelia, Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Shim Chung, The Sleeping Beauty, and Daphnis and Cloe--are beautifully written, providing vivid details and rich language instead of the more cursory texts provided in similar collections. Short introductions to each ballet, including performance histories and story sources, enriches the collection. The authors also include a brief historical timeline of ballet and a bibliography that references books as well as websites for those who want to learn more about the ballets. Guay's colorful illustrations will appeal to the most romantic dreams of any balletomane, emphasizing the brilliant colors, elaborate costumes and choreography usually associated with the ballets in performance. Overall, a wonderful book for school age children and up either to read or have read to them.
Over the Top?, 30 Apr 2008
I agree with earlier reviewers that there is room to wonder for whom this book is intended, adults or children. The story is very slight , and the question arises whether it is adorned or swamped by the otiose, High Renaissance illustrations from Florence or Siena. In either case there is a striking disparity between simple story and and elaborate visuals that suggests coffee book rather than children's story, museum of book illustration through the ages rather than kitchen or book box.
Those above who worry about the pregnancy of Rapunzel and horror! that she's a single parent do protest too much. The text clearly states she and her beau were "married" (though where are priest, ring and bridesmaids?) so we can all relax......
A beautifully research presentation of this famous tale., 02 Jun 1999
This is a retelling of the famous children's fairy tale, probably first presented in 1634, of a young woman with exceptionally long hair who is kept prisoner in a tall tower by a sorceress. The book, beautifully illustrated by Zelinsky (who attempted to follow the styles of 17th century art) won the 1998 Caldecott Medal for best illustrations in a children's book. Zelinsky also did considerable research to retell this story as close as possible to the original sources, including those of the Grimm brothers. However, I'm not sure how much a little child will really enjoy this book. It is gorgeous. But, it is not the type of book that a child would readily pick up to read. (In addition, some of the details obtained by Zelinsky's research may not be appropriate for young children.) In my opinion, it is the children's equivalent of a "coffee-table" book! Or, it is a book for adults to really enjoy. In my mind, the Caldecott voters were mistaken here. The illustrations are superb but the book is best appreciated by a different audience or readership. This is the reason I awarded the book only three stars.
A lovely story, and a lovely book, 29 Mar 1999
My six year old daughter loves this romantic tale of love conquering all. The gorgeous pictures add to the enchantment. Look closely for the grey cat! I do not think that this story is age-inappropriate: adults get married and have babies all the time where I come from. Even six year olds seem to understand that. My only qualm is that the witch is a bit scary looking, especially when she is cutting off Rapunzel's hair. But that little fright seems to add to the tale, because when it all works out in the end, it is that much more sweet. I hope that Mr. Zelinski continues to publish his interpretation of ancient fairytales, because I will certainly keep buying them.
Age-inappropriate text with beautiful illustrations, 26 Feb 1999
A beautifully illustrated book with unfortunately a very inappropriate interpretation of a fabulous fairy tale. Rapunzel becomes impregnated by her prince while she is still imprisoned in her tower. The witch recognizes this because her clothes become to tight and Rapunzel is cast out. She gives birth and raises the twins by herself until her prince finds her. It seems so unnecessary for this sweet love story to be about sex. This book is recommended for young children. A fairy tale does not need to be about sex, teen pregnancy and children. I am sorry I purchased this book for my four year old, she loves the book (most likely the illustrations) but I am afraid of all the curious questions I am sure to receive.
Sucrose Overdose, 12 Jul 1998
Zelinsky gives this classic tale an incredibly romantic treatment, which will make you wonder if he forgot his target audience. Understandably, we adults love it, which is why it won the Caldecott and why you'll buy it. Still, its engine is an age-inappropriate message that romantic love conquers all.
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Customer Reviews
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?, 08 Oct 2007
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.
Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.
A lovely collection, 01 Jan 2008
My 2 year old son just loves these books. They are beautifully illustrated, and well written. He especially likes "How do Dinosaurs play with their friends", and asks for it several times an hour (I can see how we might go off these books, even if he doesn't!). I can imagine that older children would love these books too, and now I know there are more in the series I am going to add to our collection. Highly recommended.
Lovely first book of poetry, 26 Apr 2007
I am really enjoying reading poems from this book to my 5 month old and I am sure it will become a firm favourite as she grows up. The illustrations are wonderful and there's an eclectic range of poems about food, families, outings, bedtime, etc which will amuse young and old. It would make a lovely gift too.
One of my favorite picture book collections of ballet tales, 11 Nov 2004
When Jane Yolen and Barefoot Books work together, one can safely assume a high quality book will result. In this new collaboration between Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, seven classic ballet tales are retold and illustrated by Rebecca Guay. All seven tales--Coppelia, Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Shim Chung, The Sleeping Beauty, and Daphnis and Cloe--are beautifully written, providing vivid details and rich language instead of the more cursory texts provided in similar collections. Short introductions to each ballet, including performance histories and story sources, enriches the collection. The authors also include a brief historical timeline of ballet and a bibliography that references books as well as websites for those who want to learn more about the ballets. Guay's colorful illustrations will appeal to the most romantic dreams of any balletomane, emphasizing the brilliant colors, elaborate costumes and choreography usually associated with the ballets in performance. Overall, a wonderful book for school age children and up either to read or have read to them.
Over the Top?, 30 Apr 2008
I agree with earlier reviewers that there is room to wonder for whom this book is intended, adults or children. The story is very slight , and the question arises whether it is adorned or swamped by the otiose, High Renaissance illustrations from Florence or Siena. In either case there is a striking disparity between simple story and and elaborate visuals that suggests coffee book rather than children's story, museum of book illustration through the ages rather than kitchen or book box.
Those above who worry about the pregnancy of Rapunzel and horror! that she's a single parent do protest too much. The text clearly states she and her beau were "married" (though where are priest, ring and bridesmaids?) so we can all relax......
A beautifully research presentation of this famous tale., 02 Jun 1999
This is a retelling of the famous children's fairy tale, probably first presented in 1634, of a young woman with exceptionally long hair who is kept prisoner in a tall tower by a sorceress. The book, beautifully illustrated by Zelinsky (who attempted to follow the styles of 17th century art) won the 1998 Caldecott Medal for best illustrations in a children's book. Zelinsky also did considerable research to retell this story as close as possible to the original sources, including those of the Grimm brothers. However, I'm not sure how much a little child will really enjoy this book. It is gorgeous. But, it is not the type of book that a child would readily pick up to read. (In addition, some of the details obtained by Zelinsky's research may not be appropriate for young children.) In my opinion, it is the children's equivalent of a "coffee-table" book! Or, it is a book for adults to really enjoy. In my mind, the Caldecott voters were mistaken here. The illustrations are superb but the book is best appreciated by a different audience or readership. This is the reason I awarded the book only three stars.
A lovely story, and a lovely book, 29 Mar 1999
My six year old daughter loves this romantic tale of love conquering all. The gorgeous pictures add to the enchantment. Look closely for the grey cat! I do not think that this story is age-inappropriate: adults get married and have babies all the time where I come from. Even six year olds seem to understand that. My only qualm is that the witch is a bit scary looking, especially when she is cutting off Rapunzel's hair. But that little fright seems to add to the tale, because when it all works out in the end, it is that much more sweet. I hope that Mr. Zelinski continues to publish his interpretation of ancient fairytales, because I will certainly keep buying them.
Age-inappropriate text with beautiful illustrations, 26 Feb 1999
A beautifully illustrated book with unfortunately a very inappropriate interpretation of a fabulous fairy tale. Rapunzel becomes impregnated by her prince while she is still imprisoned in her tower. The witch recognizes this because her clothes become to tight and Rapunzel is cast out. She gives birth and raises the twins by herself until her prince finds her. It seems so unnecessary for this sweet love story to be about sex. This book is recommended for young children. A fairy tale does not need to be about sex, teen pregnancy and children. I am sorry I purchased this book for my four year old, she loves the book (most likely the illustrations) but I am afraid of all the curious questions I am sure to receive.
Sucrose Overdose, 12 Jul 1998
Zelinsky gives this classic tale an incredibly romantic treatment, which will make you wonder if he forgot his target audience. Understandably, we adults love it, which is why it won the Caldecott and why you'll buy it. Still, its engine is an age-inappropriate message that romantic love conquers all.
Great for Your Own Poorly Little Dinos', 24 Nov 2006
My son and myself love these books. We got him this when he had to go into hospital for a day and he was so delighted to get another 'Dinosaur' Book and we have read it countless times since then. The illustrations are great and the text simple but very effective, prompting laughs and questions! A ridiculous notion but it works brilliantly!
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Customer Reviews
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?, 08 Oct 2007
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.
Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.
A lovely collection, 01 Jan 2008
My 2 year old son just loves these books. They are beautifully illustrated, and well written. He especially likes "How do Dinosaurs play with their friends", and asks for it several times an hour (I can see how we might go off these books, even if he doesn't!). I can imagine that older children would love these books too, and now I know there are more in the series I am going to add to our collection. Highly recommended.
Lovely first book of poetry, 26 Apr 2007
I am really enjoying reading poems from this book to my 5 month old and I am sure it will become a firm favourite as she grows up. The illustrations are wonderful and there's an eclectic range of poems about food, families, outings, bedtime, etc which will amuse young and old. It would make a lovely gift too.
One of my favorite picture book collections of ballet tales, 11 Nov 2004
When Jane Yolen and Barefoot Books work together, one can safely assume a high quality book will result. In this new collaboration between Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, seven classic ballet tales are retold and illustrated by Rebecca Guay. All seven tales--Coppelia, Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Shim Chung, The Sleeping Beauty, and Daphnis and Cloe--are beautifully written, providing vivid details and rich language instead of the more cursory texts provided in similar collections. Short introductions to each ballet, including performance histories and story sources, enriches the collection. The authors also include a brief historical timeline of ballet and a bibliography that references books as well as websites for those who want to learn more about the ballets. Guay's colorful illustrations will appeal to the most romantic dreams of any balletomane, emphasizing the brilliant colors, elaborate costumes and choreography usually associated with the ballets in performance. Overall, a wonderful book for school age children and up either to read or have read to them.
Over the Top?, 30 Apr 2008
I agree with earlier reviewers that there is room to wonder for whom this book is intended, adults or children. The story is very slight , and the question arises whether it is adorned or swamped by the otiose, High Renaissance illustrations from Florence or Siena. In either case there is a striking disparity between simple story and and elaborate visuals that suggests coffee book rather than children's story, museum of book illustration through the ages rather than kitchen or book box.
Those above who worry about the pregnancy of Rapunzel and horror! that she's a single parent do protest too much. The text clearly states she and her beau were "married" (though where are priest, ring and bridesmaids?) so we can all relax......
A beautifully research presentation of this famous tale., 02 Jun 1999
This is a retelling of the famous children's fairy tale, probably first presented in 1634, of a young woman with exceptionally long hair who is kept prisoner in a tall tower by a sorceress. The book, beautifully illustrated by Zelinsky (who attempted to follow the styles of 17th century art) won the 1998 Caldecott Medal for best illustrations in a children's book. Zelinsky also did considerable research to retell this story as close as possible to the original sources, including those of the Grimm brothers. However, I'm not sure how much a little child will really enjoy this book. It is gorgeous. But, it is not the type of book that a child would readily pick up to read. (In addition, some of the details obtained by Zelinsky's research may not be appropriate for young children.) In my opinion, it is the children's equivalent of a "coffee-table" book! Or, it is a book for adults to really enjoy. In my mind, the Caldecott voters were mistaken here. The illustrations are superb but the book is best appreciated by a different audience or readership. This is the reason I awarded the book only three stars.
A lovely story, and a lovely book, 29 Mar 1999
My six year old daughter loves this romantic tale of love conquering all. The gorgeous pictures add to the enchantment. Look closely for the grey cat! I do not think that this story is age-inappropriate: adults get married and have babies all the time where I come from. Even six year olds seem to understand that. My only qualm is that the witch is a bit scary looking, especially when she is cutting off Rapunzel's hair. But that little fright seems to add to the tale, because when it all works out in the end, it is that much more sweet. I hope that Mr. Zelinski continues to publish his interpretation of ancient fairytales, because I will certainly keep buying them.
Age-inappropriate text with beautiful illustrations, 26 Feb 1999
A beautifully illustrated book with unfortunately a very inappropriate interpretation of a fabulous fairy tale. Rapunzel becomes impregnated by her prince while she is still imprisoned in her tower. The witch recognizes this because her clothes become to tight and Rapunzel is cast out. She gives birth and raises the twins by herself until her prince finds her. It seems so unnecessary for this sweet love story to be about sex. This book is recommended for young children. A fairy tale does not need to be about sex, teen pregnancy and children. I am sorry I purchased this book for my four year old, she loves the book (most likely the illustrations) but I am afraid of all the curious questions I am sure to receive.
Sucrose Overdose, 12 Jul 1998
Zelinsky gives this classic tale an incredibly romantic treatment, which will make you wonder if he forgot his target audience. Understandably, we adults love it, which is why it won the Caldecott and why you'll buy it. Still, its engine is an age-inappropriate message that romantic love conquers all.
Great for Your Own Poorly Little Dinos', 24 Nov 2006
My son and myself love these books. We got him this when he had to go into hospital for a day and he was so delighted to get another 'Dinosaur' Book and we have read it countless times since then. The illustrations are great and the text simple but very effective, prompting laughs and questions! A ridiculous notion but it works brilliantly!
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
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Customer Reviews
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?, 08 Oct 2007
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.
Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.
A lovely collection, 01 Jan 2008
My 2 year old son just loves these books. They are beautifully illustrated, and well written. He especially likes "How do Dinosaurs play with their friends", and asks for it several times an hour (I can see how we might go off these books, even if he doesn't!). I can imagine that older children would love these books too, and now I know there are more in the series I am going to add to our collection. Highly recommended.
Lovely first book of poetry, 26 Apr 2007
I am really enjoying reading poems from this book to my 5 month old and I am sure it will become a firm favourite as she grows up. The illustrations are wonderful and there's an eclectic range of poems about food, families, outings, bedtime, etc which will amuse young and old. It would make a lovely gift too.
One of my favorite picture book collections of ballet tales, 11 Nov 2004
When Jane Yolen and Barefoot Books work together, one can safely assume a high quality book will result. In this new collaboration between Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, seven classic ballet tales are retold and illustrated by Rebecca Guay. All seven tales--Coppelia, Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Shim Chung, The Sleeping Beauty, and Daphnis and Cloe--are beautifully written, providing vivid details and rich language instead of the more cursory texts provided in similar collections. Short introductions to each ballet, including performance histories and story sources, enriches the collection. The authors also include a brief historical timeline of ballet and a bibliography that references books as well as websites for those who want to learn more about the ballets. Guay's colorful illustrations will appeal to the most romantic dreams of any balletomane, emphasizing the brilliant colors, elaborate costumes and choreography usually associated with the ballets in performance. Overall, a wonderful book for school age children and up either to read or have read to them.
Over the Top?, 30 Apr 2008
I agree with earlier reviewers that there is room to wonder for whom this book is intended, adults or children. The story is very slight , and the question arises whether it is adorned or swamped by the otiose, High Renaissance illustrations from Florence or Siena. In either case there is a striking disparity between simple story and and elaborate visuals that suggests coffee book rather than children's story, museum of book illustration through the ages rather than kitchen or book box.
Those above who worry about the pregnancy of Rapunzel and horror! that she's a single parent do protest too much. The text clearly states she and her beau were "married" (though where are priest, ring and bridesmaids?) so we can all relax......
A beautifully research presentation of this famous tale., 02 Jun 1999
This is a retelling of the famous children's fairy tale, probably first presented in 1634, of a young woman with exceptionally long hair who is kept prisoner in a tall tower by a sorceress. The book, beautifully illustrated by Zelinsky (who attempted to follow the styles of 17th century art) won the 1998 Caldecott Medal for best illustrations in a children's book. Zelinsky also did considerable research to retell this story as close as possible to the original sources, including those of the Grimm brothers. However, I'm not sure how much a little child will really enjoy this book. It is gorgeous. But, it is not the type of book that a child would readily pick up to read. (In addition, some of the details obtained by Zelinsky's research may not be appropriate for young children.) In my opinion, it is the children's equivalent of a "coffee-table" book! Or, it is a book for adults to really enjoy. In my mind, the Caldecott voters were mistaken here. The illustrations are superb but the book is best appreciated by a different audience or readership. This is the reason I awarded the book only three stars.
A lovely story, and a lovely book, 29 Mar 1999
My six year old daughter loves this romantic tale of love conquering all. The gorgeous pictures add to the enchantment. Look closely for the grey cat! I do not think that this story is age-inappropriate: adults get married and have babies all the time where I come from. Even six year olds seem to understand that. My only qualm is that the witch is a bit scary looking, especially when she is cutting off Rapunzel's hair. But that little fright seems to add to the tale, because when it all works out in the end, it is that much more sweet. I hope that Mr. Zelinski continues to publish his interpretation of ancient fairytales, because I will certainly keep buying them.
Age-inappropriate text with beautiful illustrations, 26 Feb 1999
A beautifully illustrated book with unfortunately a very inappropriate interpretation of a fabulous fairy tale. Rapunzel becomes impregnated by her prince while she is still imprisoned in her tower. The witch recognizes this because her clothes become to tight and Rapunzel is cast out. She gives birth and raises the twins by herself until her prince finds her. It seems so unnecessary for this sweet love story to be about sex. This book is recommended for young children. A fairy tale does not need to be about sex, teen pregnancy and children. I am sorry I purchased this book for my four year old, she loves the book (most likely the illustrations) but I am afraid of all the curious questions I am sure to receive.
Sucrose Overdose, 12 Jul 1998
Zelinsky gives this classic tale an incredibly romantic treatment, which will make you wonder if he forgot his target audience. Understandably, we adults love it, which is why it won the Caldecott and why you'll buy it. Still, its engine is an age-inappropriate message that romantic love conquers all.
Great for Your Own Poorly Little Dinos', 24 Nov 2006
My son and myself love these books. We got him this when he had to go into hospital for a day and he was so delighted to get another 'Dinosaur' Book and we have read it countless times since then. The illustrations are great and the text simple but very effective, prompting laughs and questions! A ridiculous notion but it works brilliantly!
A Classic, 01 Nov 2008
Beautifully detailed illustrations and a rolling cadence to the text make this one of our favourite bedtime books. Our 18mnth old loves this book. She points out the teddys, cars, mummy and daddy on each page and gives the dinosaur a kiss on te appropriate page. For me it was the 50's style illustrations. They are so perfectly pitched to both child and parent. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Its fun to look at and to read and will be around our house for years to come.
Buy this book, 07 Oct 2007
This is a wonderful book. My son does all the actions and roars at the right place. I have read and read it to all my children and never got bored of it, so that must tell you something. The whole series is lovely but this one is the best!
Super Dinosaur Story for Bedtime, 12 Sep 2007
My three year old (dinosaur mad!) son loves this book - it has a wonderful rhyming story line with humourous pictures and is not too long. We have read it nearly every night for the past two months - he can almost recite every word with me so it will come in handy when he is ready to start learning how to read, especially as the lettering on each page is fairly large.
I am now purchasing more books from this collection so that we don't get too bored with this one in the months ahead!!!!
Fantastic, 05 Jul 2007
My 2 year old boy's first word was 'DI-SORE' because of these books.
They are wonderful. Just the right length for bedtime and so sweet. The pictures are beautifully painted.
There is a new one out which we just got from America about going to school and my son's face was a treat - 'New DI-SORE'.
I would recommend to everyone!!!!
A lovely lovely book, 04 Feb 2007
This book has grown with our 20 month old son and still has a lot of mileage in it.
It was the first book that mesmerised him and both my husband and I know the story off by heart (not tired of it either!)
Our boy roars like a dinosaur and has learnt special sound effects for each page. Highly amusing.
The illustrations are quite different from those found in other children's books which is refreshing.
Have since bought all in the series but this one remains our firm favourite.
Dragon's Blood, 23 Jul 2002
I first read this book as a young teenager and because of it fell in love with the whole concept of dragons. This book and it's sequel 'Heart's Blood' tells the story of a boy with the courage to take a risk in order to give himself a better future, by stealing a dragon and training it to fight. Within this story is another plot, which is expanded further in the sequel. Any more info would spoil the story, but I'd recommend it to any young adult who can open their mind to possibilities.
A Great Dragon Book!, 23 Oct 1998
I really liked this book. If you are really into dragons and wizards- like I am!- this book is for you. I think the author did a very good job discribing the planet and the livestyles of those who live there. I felt almost like I was a bonder living on the planet. I can't wait to read the sequel!
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