Brian Alderson
Brian Alderson is the chief children's book reviewer for the London Times and a lecturer and writer on the history of children's literature. He received great acclaim for his retelling of classic Grimm fairy tales, The Brothers Grimm , illustrated by Michael Foreman. This collection was described by Robert Nye of the Times as The version of the stories.
Brian Alderson is the chief children's book reviewer for the London Times and a lecturer and writer on the history of children's literature. He received great acclaim for his retelling of classic Grimm fairy tales, The Brothers Grimm , illustrated by Michael Foreman. This collection was described by Robert Nye of the Times as The version of the stories. See less
Brian Alderson's Featured Books
Brian Alderson book reviews
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The Green Fairy Book
Green (or any other color): not just for children
For those not yet familiar with Andrew Lang's series the "(color of your choice) Fairy Book(s)," this is a huge compendium of folklore, fable, and fairy tales translated from many different national ... Read More
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The Red Fairy Book
red fairy book
This second book in the series from Andrew Lang is even better than the first( Blue Fairy Book). It includes lesser known tales, and colored illustrations that enhance the stories. To own the entire ... Read More
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The Swan's Stories
Delightful presentation!
by corimari, Dec 10, 2007
This book holds a marvelous collection of Hans Christian Andersen stories, translated most engagingly. The merry, intricate illustrations are perfect complements to the timeless tales...they are ... Read More
