Frindleswylde
By Natalia O’Hara and Lauren O’Hara
By Natalia O’Hara and Lauren O’Hara
Category: Children's Picture Books
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$18.99
Nov 08, 2022 | ISBN 9781536225099 | 5-9 years
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Praise
Readers familiar with stories by the Brothers Grimm and Andersen will recognize some themes and archetypes, but the prose offers some delightful turns of phrase and fantastic imaginings of the ways seasons change, and the delicate, painterly watercolor illustrations complement the material beautifully. . . . A fresh story for fans of classic fairy tales.
—Kirkus Reviews
Loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Snow Queen,’ this story retains the original’s matter-of-fact menace while spinning its own beautifully chilling story. The striking mixed-media illustrations employ warm tones in the regular world and icy blues and purples around Frindleswylde, creating an elegant distinction between the realms. A wonderful wintry fairy tale with a warm heart.
—Booklist
Lyrical and captivating. The elaborate and soft palette artwork represents the icy, cold world of Frindleswylde. . . . A fantasy tale of a clever young girl with beautifully rendered artwork, this is a title which will keep readers turning the pages.
—School Library Connection
The O’Hara sisters have delivered an inventive story that reads like a classic fairy tale, replete with magical phrases and characterized by a swift-moving plot with unexpected, sometimes devastating twists. The mixed-media art, in the form of both small vignettes and full-paged illustrations, has soft textures and icy hues that effectively evoke the chill of winter, offset by the warm tones associated with Cora and Granny. . . . This tremendous picture book begs to be read aloud.
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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