Adorable. Should be on every reading shelf for kids. It's ridiculous the amount of pushback a book about penguins received Adorable. Should be on every reading shelf for kids. It's ridiculous the amount of pushback a book about penguins received ...more
Not my favorite of the smaller Gaiman stories, but still a beautiful description of exotic and faraway lands. Anything that has talking animals get kuNot my favorite of the smaller Gaiman stories, but still a beautiful description of exotic and faraway lands. Anything that has talking animals get kudos from me...more
I recently stage managed a production of "The Snow Queen" that based off of Andersen's fairy tale. Having never heard of the story before that show, aI recently stage managed a production of "The Snow Queen" that based off of Andersen's fairy tale. Having never heard of the story before that show, and afterwards learning that this is what Frozen is very loosely based on, I thought I should read the original to get more insight.
I borrow this on as a hoopla audiobook and I don't know if it's how the story is written or how the narrator is presenting the audiobook but, it seems very strange and disjointed. I've not read many of Hans Christian Andersen to know how this compares with his other tales. By part 4 of the audiobook, the main heroine is still listening to the songs of flowers and crows and not hightailing her ass to rescue Kai. There's no sense of urgency, despite the bits of evil looking glass lodged in Kai's eye and heart, and his capture by a woman has the power to kiss him to death.
The play version kept true to the main plot lines of the tale, but if you're looking for Frozen: The Book, this ain't it. ...more
All I want to do now is watch the Mary Martin version on VHS. I had so many memories of this story and the play flood back into me while reading. SomeAll I want to do now is watch the Mary Martin version on VHS. I had so many memories of this story and the play flood back into me while reading. Some of the dialogue may be a over dramatic and precious, but it tugs at the heartstrings and fills you with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. And I have never seen such overly detail stage directions--not just stage directions but the internal monologues of the characters as well. Barrie knew how to craft a good story. ...more
This is a cute collection of twisted fairy tales and one that I have spent many weeks with in its play version. Be warned, the illustrations are not oThis is a cute collection of twisted fairy tales and one that I have spent many weeks with in its play version. Be warned, the illustrations are not of the warm and fuzzy variety ...more
This was one of the first books I remember my grandmother reading to me during bedtime. I still have my copy tucked away for when I have my kids. It'sThis was one of the first books I remember my grandmother reading to me during bedtime. I still have my copy tucked away for when I have my kids. It's a great collection of fairy tales. ...more
I remember having this read to me during story time in elementary school. It was a nice reprise from the typical stories where teachers were your bestI remember having this read to me during story time in elementary school. It was a nice reprise from the typical stories where teachers were your best friends. ...more
God love Shel Silverstein. These books saved me from hours of boredom on car rides and being sent to my room. I wore them out until the spines broke aGod love Shel Silverstein. These books saved me from hours of boredom on car rides and being sent to my room. I wore them out until the spines broke and the pages fell out. I used these poems as my first monologues for speech classes and middle school auditions. Silverstein is as integral to my childhood as my baby blanket and birthdays. ...more
