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Watts, Bernadette, Reteller

Mother Holly

32 pp. | North-South | December, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7358-4267-0 $17.95
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Bernadette Watts. In this retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale, a widow and her lazy daughter make the other "beautiful and good" daughter do all the housework. Each daughter spends time in magical Mother Holly's world and is rewarded for her behavior accordingly. Watts's version offers a happier ending, redeeming the lazy daughter, while the book's pastel-colored palette reflects the overall gentle tone of the story.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter

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