Industry Reviews
"The fractured fairy tale gets cool Latino flavor in this lively collection of eleven fresh retellings. The lively, fast-paced tellings, the Spanish idiom (there's a glossary at the back) and the dynamic, full-page pictures, several per story, make this great for storytelling collections." --Starred, Booklist"Eleven tales distinguished by unusually rich humanity and details. This is a delightful debut." --The Horn Book"Marcantonio's first collection exhibits a strong grasp on narrative and deft...characterizations." --Kirkus Reviews"Readers will laugh out loud at the witty descriptions that pepper these cleverly reworked stories. Numerous elaborate illustrations ornament the collection, their energetic, fluid lines, and heavy shading emphasizing personality and movement. This short, sparkling book will find a ready fan base." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Alarcao's textured half-tone illustrations play up the drama of each tale." --Publishers Weekly"The author uses unique styles, settings, and perspectives for each tale, fitting each to the mood. The illustrations integrate seamlessly. Recommended." --VOYA The fractured fairy tale gets cool Latino flavor in this lively collection of eleven fresh retellings. The lively, fast-paced tellings, the Spanish idiom (there's a glossary at the back) and the dynamic, full-page pictures, several per story, make this great for storytelling collections. "Starred, Booklist" Eleven tales distinguished by unusually rich humanity and details. This is a delightful debut. "The Horn Book" Marcantonio's first collection exhibits a strong grasp on narrative and deft...characterizations. "Kirkus Reviews" Readers will laugh out loud at the witty descriptions that pepper these cleverly reworked stories. Numerous elaborate illustrations ornament the collection, their energetic, fluid lines, and heavy shading emphasizing personality and movement. This short, sparkling book will find a ready fan base. "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" Alarcao's textured half-tone illustrations play up the drama of each tale. "Publishers Weekly" The author uses unique styles, settings, and perspectives for each tale, fitting each to the mood. The illustrations integrate seamlessly. Recommended. "VOYA"" "The fractured fairy tale gets cool Latino flavor in this lively collection of eleven fresh retellings. The lively, fast-paced tellings, the Spanish idiom (there's a glossary at the back) and the dynamic, full-page pictures, several per story, make this great for storytelling collections." -- Starred, "Booklist""Eleven tales distinguished by unusually rich humanity and details. This is a delightful debut." -- "The Horn Book""Marcantonio's first collection exhibits a strong grasp on narrative and deft...characterizations." -- "Kirkus Reviews""Readers will laugh out loud at the witty descriptions that pepper these cleverly reworked stories. Numerous elaborate illustrations ornament the collection, their energetic, fluid lines, and heavy shading emphasizing personality and movement. This short, sparkling book will find a ready fan base." -- "The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""Alarcao's textured half-tone illustrations play up the drama of each tale." -- "Publishers Weekly""The author uses unique styles, settings, and perspectives for each tale, fitting each to the mood. The illustrations integrate seamlessly. Recommended." -- "VOYA"
