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32 pp.
| Whitman
| October, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-7351-8$16.99
(4)
K-3
Twining flowers bedeck every page of this dainty confection of a book. Gibb's papercut-like silhouettes are elaborate, if slightly stiff, and colored in ethereal pinks and purples, except in darker moments. Vignettes balance lavish full- and double-page spreads. The sentimental but serviceable text, featuring tiny fairies and a recurring motif of roses, draws from the Grimms, Perrault, and Disney.
32 pp.
| Whitman
| May, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-6804-0$16.99
(3)
K-3
In this version based on the Grimms' tale, Rapunzel's animal friends aid her in exile and she cures the blinded prince with her magical tears. With their enchanting details, Gibb's illustrations invite careful exploration. The juxtaposition of floral pinks and pastels with haunting silhouettes creates a mysterious tonality befitting a Grimms' fairy tale.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| January, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-5520-4$$27.12
(4)
4-6
Famous Lives series.
Effectively integrating historical context into the discussion, these biographies present an overview of each subject's life and notable contributions. The large format includes photos, archival reproductions, and a spacious layout, making the books accessible and easy to read. The quality of the writing is uneven, but readers will gain a basic appreciation of these important figures in history. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Famous Lives titles: Florence Nightingale, Gandhi, The Dalai Lama, and John Lennon.]
48 pp.
| Raintree
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-5718-7$$27.12
(3)
4-6
Famous Lives series.
The lives of these two famous leaders are each related in streamlined fashion, combining personal details with just the highlights of their public careers. The layout includes plenty of white space, boxed quotes from the subjects, and large-size photos (of varying quality) that show Mandela and Castro at various stages in their lives and offer background on their countries. Chronologies are included. Bib., glos., ind.