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The Little Mermaid: A Pop-Up Adaptation of the Classic Fairy Tale
12 pp.
| Little Simon |
October, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-6080-5$29.99
(3)
K-3
Sabuda graces Andersen's dark tale with enormous, elaborate pop-up illustrations. Each of five double-page spreads contains one large construction; sidebars open to additional pop-ups. The paper engineering is more remarkable for its intricacy and atmosphere-building than its role in the storytelling. Children familiar with Disney's version may be surprised at the tragedy in this adaptation, which stays close to Andersen's original.