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Brian Alderson
1 Reviews
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K-3
Retold by Brian Alderson.
Illustrated by
Bagram Ibatoulline.
Alderson's interpretation of the Andersen classic is spare and folksy ("She wanted a baby real bad"), with instances of onomatopoeia (whisht!, rrrrh!) that enhance the read-aloud experience. Ibatoulline's acryl gouache and watercolor illustrations, starring a wide-eyed, golden-haired protagonist, are suffused with warmth and light.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
1 reviews
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