They truly are a pleasure to look at, while they force the reader to slow down and take in every detail.Īlthough I've mentioned other examples on this blog before, this book is further proof that picture books are not only for small children. Each picture, whether it fills a whole page or a third of one is beautifully detailed and brings a new dimension to the story.
one who is most certainly not a damsel in distress or one who is just going to sit around and wait for a handsome prince to marry her.Īlthough I've often thought that Chris Riddell's illustrations are brilliant, this particular volume shows just how much he is capable of. The story itself is brilliant with unexpected twists and a strong female lead. This version has been wonderfully crafted as a 70 page picture book with glossy pages and detailed pictures. The original version of this story was published in Rags and Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales. Neil Gaiman's work often translates well to a variety of formats and The Sleeper and the Spindle is no exception. one that has the most unexpected of results. Anyway, the Queen learns of a young woman trapped in a decades long sleep (see, I told you this was a retelling of two fairytales,) and she and the dwarves go on a noble quest to rescue her. But there are a few little twists in there, which I don't want to spoil for others. Opening with some character who are dwarves not unlike the ones in Snow White, who are fetching a little something for their Queen, who is in a situation not unlike that of Snow White. The Sleeper and the Spindle is a retelling of two beloved fairytales.
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