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Cover of Sleeping Beauty Red Riding Hood (Illustrated, Annotated) Walter Crane’s Ultimate Picture Book (Nursery Rhyme Story Time...

Sleeping Beauty Red Riding Hood (Illustrated, Annotated) Walter Crane’s Ultimate Picture Book (Nursery Rhyme Story Time...

by Walter Crane

Book Details

Publisher:S Fairy Books
Published:2016-08-10
Pages:32
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1537106082

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

Sleeping Beauty and Red Riding Hood, two of the favorite stories written for children. Illustrated on each and every page. Crane believed, "Art belongs to everybody - anytime, everywhere," Walter Crane an outstanding artist and book illustrator. Considered one of the most influential for children's books of his age. He has been compared to Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, by others who are included in several Illustrated Children's Classics. Crane painstaking added more colorful and detail

Our Review

This beautifully illustrated picture book brings two beloved fairy tales to life through Walter Crane's masterful artwork, offering young readers a visually rich introduction to classic children's literature. Each page features detailed illustrations that transform Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood into vibrant visual experiences, with Crane's distinctive style adding depth and color to these timeless stories. The artist's belief that "art belongs to everybody" shines through in every carefully rendered scene, making these familiar narratives feel fresh and engaging for a new generation. Parents seeking quality storytime books will appreciate how the illustrations work in harmony with the text to create an immersive reading experience.

What sets this children's book apart is Crane's reputation as one of the most influential illustrators of his era, often compared to celebrated artists like Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The painstaking attention to detail and expanded color palette in these fairy tale illustrations provides exceptional visual storytelling that can captivate both preschool and early elementary readers. Families looking for beautifully crafted classic stories will find this volume offers both literary and artistic value, helping children develop visual literacy while enjoying traditional tales. The combination of masterful artwork and enduring stories creates a reading experience that encourages repeated exploration and discussion between parents and children.

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