THE SNOW QUEEN

Author : Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrator : Sedova, Yana
Size : 9,5” x 11,5”
Pages : 64
Information : Color throughout, laminated hardcover.
Price : US $19.99 / CA $23.99
ISBN : 978-988-8240-78-4

A stunningly illustrated retelling of an acclaimed fairy tale with a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous works. – Smart Books for Smart Kids

 

With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous works. – Kidsreads.com

 

This retelling of The Snow Queen is both delightful and accessible.

These timeless, classic stories have been gloriously illustrated and made accessible for younger children to read alone, or for all the family to enjoy together. This fresh approach brings the stories and their characters to life. – Childrens and Teen Book Connection

 

This new large-format edition features Bell’s excellent translation as well as new artwork by gifted Russian artist Sedova….A striking new edition of the timeless tale. – Booklist

 

Sedova’s illustrations are dreamlike… Fairy-tale-loving kids and Frozen fans willing to expand their horizons beyond talking snowmen will find this a satisfying experience; the “seven stories” format would also lend this to a compelling weeklong readaloud for families stuck inside during bad winter weather. – Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, “R” recommended

 

Elegant paintings and newly translated text present the full seven chapters of Andersen’s complex tale in picture book form. …Full pages of text and sweeping spreads of paintings alternate with single pages, nicely mixing text and visual material. Sedova’s images, cast in a blue palette, are pretty and surreal. …Visually attractive and a bit less wordy and romantic than the original, this edition might work for family read-aloud sharing. – School Library Journal

 

To those in the USA who are busy surviving snowstorms and blizzards, winter might seem like a curse. For those who are stifling under drought conditions, snow must seem like a fleeting, magical element. The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen combines the danger and wonder of snow in an imaginative tale. ….It’s little wonder that this fantastical story continues to be retold, even 171 years after its original publication….the art work is a huge draw for the book. The icy tones of the multiple shades of blue, silver, and green capture the feel of the cold and the iciness of the Snow Queen’s heart. The illustrations seem delicate and powerful at the same time.

The Snow Queen is a classic and [this is an] excellent version that will fascinate children. – Good Reads with Ronna