Vasilisa The Beautiful

The art, so timeless and raw, offers a charged dream-life that suggests the primal nerve Vasilisa s story strikes in Morgunova is far stronger than the lure of revisionism. Soman Chainani, New York Times Bell's retelling is classical as she recounts the Russian fairy tale heroine who conquers the terrifying Baba Yaga with the help of her magical doll. Anna Morgunova's illustrations strengthen the story with image, symbolism and mood. Susie Wilde, Charlotte News & Observer The Russian tale of Vasilisa and Baba Yaga, reillustrated for a new generation . . . . mesmerizing illustrations . . . Older children and art students will respond warmly. Kirkus Reviews A fine translation by Anthea Bell, gorgeously illustrated by Anna Morgunova with full-page panels that burst with tomato reds, piney greens, cobalt and cerulean blues, gold and saffron . . . I am hoping that this new edition will serve for the children in my life (and for any other child who discovers it) as a gateway tale that lures them into the borderless lands of fiction. Liesl Schillinger, barnesandnoble.com/review This retelling of Vasilisa s adventure takes a dreamlike turn with Morgunova s eye-grabbing swirls of color . . . . complementing Morgunova s beautiful but surreal illustrations . . . . will satisfy the more sophisticated taste. Nancy Call, School Library Journal A clever, refreshing retelling of this Russian folktale that is magically illustrated . . . . pure delight. Kendal Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy