Sunday, January 31, 2021

Child of Glass

 This author/illustrator is a favorite of a friend of mine.  I can see why with this amazing book!  I haven't always been as enthusiastic about her other work, but this one might be winning me over.

Beatrice Alemagna 2019









Friday, January 29, 2021

Walter the Giant Storyteller's Giant Book of Giant Stories

 When a genial giant finds himself captured a la Guliver's Travels, he has to use his storytelling skill to convince everyone that he's harmless.  It's a fun take on some well known tales and legends with various styled illustrations.  

Walter M. Mays 
illustrated by Kevin O'Malley 2005









Sunday, January 17, 2021

Dream Boats and Other Stories

This one is a reprint of a vintage collection of fairy stories.  (I love how one was suggested by the poet Jean Ingelow). The writing is dated but that's what makes it so charming and magical!  Plus there are some wonderful illustrations.  

Dugald Stewart Walker 1918