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This elaborate new picture book edition of The Snow Queen brought eloquently to life through the illustrations of renowned artist Bagram Ibatoulline. The classic fairy tale was originally spun to life through the pen of Hans Christian Andersen, rich in all the delights of dark to light that any such write flourishes upon. For an artist of Ibatoulline's caliber, the challenge to artistically detail the complicated spectrum of settings while encompassing a finely woven balance of the whimsical, mythical and real into each illustration is beautifully met.
The story of The Snow Queen draws readers of all ages into a world of friendship, heart bonds, enchantments and challenges. Kai and Gerda, best friends and as close as brother and sister, are ripped apart when splinters of an evil magic mirror enter his eye and heart. The evil Snow Queen takes Kai, and Gerda must face many unique challenges to reach him in the Snow Queen's ice castle--where she may find that all her efforts have been for naught.
This favorite from the Hans Christian Andersen collection was an inspirational precursor to the evil witch in The Chronicles of Narnia book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. The emotional tones of the characters and the fairy tale's depth anchor the short story's verbal and visual bouquet of love and strength in its many forms and levels. This picture book will enrapture and genuinely impress readers of all ages.
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The Snow Queen