See more ideas about Mercer mayer, Fairytale art, Fairy tales. Author of There's an alligator under my bed, Shibumi and the kitemaker, East of the sun & west of the moon, Just me and my mom, Just Me and My Little Brother, What a Bad Dream, Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-a-Zoo, Terrible Troll We bought this book because we loved the book "East" by Edith Pattou. Mayer's telling is an interweaving of plot elements from the original Scandinavian fairy tale with inventions of his own and details from The Frog Prince. Amazon sent me another one that's creased but at least not torn. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. 1: The Rough-Face Girl by. So the materials are pretty cheap, and just held by a couple of staples. I've ordered the read-aloud version of James and the Giant Peach for her birthday -- I think Roald Dahl's humor and meanness might work very well for Isabel's sensibility, and Quentin Blake's drawings can only help. Every square inch of illustration is full of soul and detail. The first copy I received was torn at the cover, and through 10 pages. Open Library is an initiative of the Internet Archive, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.Other projects include the Wayback Machine, archive.org and archive-it.org Mercer Mayer's Gallery Site, a collection of fine art prints. Beauty is gorgeous and the Beast is a tad scary. It offers great pictures, after all. Great deals on Mercer Mayer Illustrated Hardcover Fiction & Literature Books. Something went wrong. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This book is illustrated with incredible skill and is a story you won't soon forget. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Soooo I like art. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Mercer Mayer's rich, vivid paintings are not simply illustrations, but glorious works of art that readers of all ages will treasure. However, I feel the need to post about the 2017 re-print. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Another great story with a strong female protagonist suited for imaginative young children. It was my favorite from my childhood. From childrens author and illustrator, Mercer Mayer. D&D Beyond Perfect for kids ready for adventures of their own. The Nettle Coat is by Alice Maher. Each story has a full-page, full-color illustration by Mercer Mayer, and contains many small, black and white page decorations that follow the theme of the tales. I would place this in a tie with P.J. With amiable writing and lavish illustration, Mercer Mayer has brought this beloved Norwegian fairy tale to life for young children everywhere. The Little Prince's 70th Anniversary. They are great books to read … It seems like every illustrator in the world has done a version of some fairy tales, especially "Sleeping Beauty." Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017. Pictures: The illustrations for "The Wild Swans" fairy tale are by Nadezhda Illarionova, Susan Jeffers, Mercer Mayer, Eleanor V. Abbott, Yvonne Gilbert, and Donn P. Crane. as i’ve posted before, mercer mayer is one of my earliest and most lasting influences. This rendition is fairly close to the traditional folk source material, but paired with striking artwork and visuals. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. And this is some of the stuff I like. Unusual details include the Egyptian motifs scattered thourghout the castle, especially the sphinx off in a distant room. East of the Sun and West of the Moon [Mercer Mayer] on Amazon.com. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 4.39 avg rating — 11,586 ratings. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We still loved the story and have kept this book even through several moves across country. Mar 24, 2017 - Explore Martine Montfleury's board "Mercer Mayer", followed by 379 people on Pinterest. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Fast & Free shipping on many items! I was so excited to finally have a new copy but my 30 year old used copies are in better condition. The binding is two staples. Read more. Unable to add item to List. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Stories and sweet fun for kids. score: 639, and 8 people voted ... Mercer Mayer. this was his third and last book before his artistic decline began to set in. It offers great pictures, after all. NEW PRINT PRICES! The original tale isn't my favourite by far, but Mayer fleshed this out so well, it makes me think twice about dismissing the snoozing princess. Aladdin; Reprint edition (March 25, 2017), Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018. Great deals on Mercer Mayer Hardcover Books. I love the pictures! The pages do not fit inside the cover. She responds so strongly to illustrations. The lovely story and gorgeous illustrations are worth 5 stars. These exquisite award-winning illustrations add to the fantasy, wisdom, humor, joy and sadness that are part of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. This is a straight-forward original fairy tale in which a miller’s son, who has the gift of understanding the speech of animals, finds a bird that can speed time up or slow time down or stop time altogether. The original fairy tale told the story of a poor farmer's daughter, and her quest to find an enchanted prince, who was whisked away to a distant kingdom to marry a hideous troll. Favorite Tales from Grimm Print 0080. I loved how Mayer explained the evil fairy being slighted and how the prince was an actual person and character, not just a plot device. Apr 13, 2019 - Explore Chris Woiccak's board "Mercer Mayer", followed by 131 people on Pinterest. One of our favorite picture books at the moment is a lavishly illustrated fairy tale: East of the Sun & West of the Moon, written and illustrated by…. I've been looking for a copy of this book for years. All Votes Add Books To This List. with lovely art and well known stories! I … Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2019. Please try your request again later. Had this book when I was younger and lost it. Not your average children's story and truly a cut above the rest. The Wizard of Oz in China by Billy Nunez. 1987 Little Critters Bedtime Storybook By Mercer Mayer (Hardcover) Little Critter tries to help his little sister settle down and go to sleep with his very own fairy tales and fables. One person found this helpful. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Still gorgeous, but lacking in construction, Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Beauty's rooms are rich and colorful. But Mercer Mayer did something different... he added zest to the tale! Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019. Favorite Tales from Grimm Print 0175. with the beginning of autumn, now seems a fitting time to post his illustrations from “favorite ta…. He sets it in Celtic Britain, with lots of Celtic motifs added to the illustration. Excellent vintage condition 45 pages 11 long x 9 wide If you have any questions or would like to see more photos, Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at eBay.com. I was so pleased to get my hands on an original copy. The original fairy tale told the story of a poor farmer's daughter, and her quest to find an enchanted prince, who was whisked away to … Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like (Aladdin Books), East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North (Calla Editions), East of the sun and west of the moon; old tales from the north, There's a Nightmare in My Closet (Pied Piper Book), East of the Sun and West of the Moon - Old Tales From the North - Illustrated by Kay Nielsen, East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon (Works in Translation). Loved this story when I was younger. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. A sortable list in reading order and chronological order with publication date, genre, and rating. Great for children and adults! From 'The Golden Bird,' there in the plain wooden cage was the beautiful golden bird, preening its long golden feathers, and on the floor of the wooden cage were three golden apples … But Mercer Mayer did something different... he added zest to the tale! I have long called the Eilenberg/Barrett Beauty and the Beast my favorite children's book version of the tale (from whence comes the title picture of this blog), although many other fairy tale enthusiasts claim the Marianna and Mercer Mayer version as their favorite. Favorite Tales from Grimm by Mercer Mayer These exquisite award-winning illustrations add to the fantasy, wisdom, humor, joy and sadness that are part of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. I forgot so many of the details, so I decided to order it for her (and me.) Series list: Little Critter (198 Books) by Mercer Mayer. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Free shipping. Thomas Y. Crowell, 1971. The kingdom was so far away that it was somewhere east of the sun and west of the moon. Lynch's also-masterful illustrated rendition of this beloved European folk tale. It seems like every illustrator in the world has done a version of some fairy tales, especially "Sleeping Beauty." Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. This was a childhood favorite of mine...when I "outgrew" it we gave to my younger cousins with several other books...over the years they ended up donated to charity. This was such a great retelling of Sleeping Beauty. Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2015. I live in Critterville. Mercer Mayer is a popular children’s author and illustrator of the Little Critter series. I like a lot of stuff, but I really like this stuff. Limeunhee Bin Lee Follow along in these classic from Mercer Mayer as Little Critter dresses himself, takes a bath, and resists going to bed. Please try again. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Each story has a full-page, full-color illustration by Mercer Mayer, and contains many small, black and white page decorations that follow the theme of the tales. Come in, read my favorite jokes, learn all about me. But it's a beautiful story with beautiful illustrations and I'm excited to share it with my daughter. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. See more ideas about mercer mayer, fairytale art, fairytale illustration. This book is the more traditional telling of the story and is god but "East" is an easier read. opponents of fairy tales for children who feel that the grotesque is harmful and frightening ... Mercer Mayer, has shown trolls with blue faces and red, glowing eyes berating an unfortunate girl. cute fairy tale picture books kids will just love. Find and follow posts tagged mercer mayer on Tumblr, Dear Aunt Debbie, I love your suggestions for encouraging Isabel toward chapter books. Contains 20 classic fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm's vast supply of enchantment and wonder. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I'm Little Critter. He sets it in Celtic Britain, with lots of Celtic motifs added to the illustration. Favorite Tales from Grimmby Mercer Mayer. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. the pictures are highly detailed, exquis… ISBN# 0-690-14425-3. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Contains 20 classic fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm's vast supply of enchantment and wonder. Hi! Wondrously illustrated rendition of a classic Norwegian fairy tale, Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2011. Herbert The Timid Dragon, Just For You, How The Trollosk Got His Hat from the 1985 3 Mercer Mayer Stories VHS tape. And the story is a pleasantly unique rendering of the original, as well. • Beauty and the Beast (with Marianna Mayer) (1978) ISBN 1-58717-017-5 Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2018. Please try again. with the beginning of autumn, now seems a fitting time to post his illustrations from "favorite tales from grimm." Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at eBay.com. In film, Disney's Fantasia has a dark and menacing episode in the … When my 6 year old daughter recently asked me what my favorite book was when I was a kid, I tried to retell the story for her. This was my favorite book when I was a little girl, I used to love the illustrations and would read again and again. ... more worn than expected but decent condition and a great book. The book itself isn't in the best shape. Illustration by Mercer Mayer for "Beauty and the Beast". The book wasn't packaged that well and was slightly damaged upon arrival. May 28, 2013 - as i've posted before, mercer mayer is one of my earliest and most lasting influences. Illustrated by Mercer Mayer. His books are based upon Mercer Mayer’s real life adventures told through “Little Critter.” His stories are well-illustrated, fun, and have a splash of whimsy. Please try again. Little Critter is a big kid now! So begins this unique retelling of the classic fairy tale, in which a farmer's daughter almost loses the chance to marry her true love, who is kept imprisoned in a kingdom "east of the sun and west of the moon." With amiable writing and lavish illustration, Mercer Mayer has brought this beloved Norwegian fairy tale to life for young children everywhere. It even smells like the old library- in perfect condition...Thank you for offering recycled books that bring back wonderful childhood times! I had forgotten about the demons taking the prince and I hope that part won't scare her. Rafe Martin. 3.81 avg rating — 350 ratings. Fairy Tale Crafts Fairy Tale Theme Used Books Great Books Mercer Mayer Fairy Tales Unit Goldilocks And The Three Bears Plant Projects Jack And The Beanstalk Little Critter® Jack and the Beanstalk: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Little Critter series) $5.53. Was alittle more worn than expected but decent condition and a great book.. 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