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K-3
Viking Easy-to-Read series.
Illustrated by
Julia Zanes.
Appropriately simple text and mixed-media illustrations combine to create a fine retelling for beginning readers of the classic Russian tale. Bits of fabric enhance soft blue and green watercolor washes to convey the wintry scenes. Story and illustrations are well-matched, enabling readers to use visual clues to help decipher the text.