Snow White

by Berlie Doherty

This text is an illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale.

Genres: Picture Books, Poetry, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Berlie Doherty née Hollingsworth is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. She is best known for children's books, for which she has twice won the Carnegie Medal.She has also written novels for adults, plays for theatre and radio, television series and libretti for children's opera.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every so often I run into an illustrator whose images are so beautifully rendered I become a bit obsessed with their work. It's akin to when I discovered Miro and Gustav Klimt while in college. I traveled to New York twice in one fall semester just to see their masterpieces up close and personal. I didn't care if those trips left me penniless by semester's end. It was worth it!

My latest creative hero isn't a dead artist. No, she's quite alive and well and utterly brilliant. Her name is Jane Ray and her illustrations are not only gorgeous, but quite magical and ethereal.

Her latest work from Candlewick Press is Snow White. I know what you're thinking: how can anyone put a new twist on such a legendary fairy tale? I'm here to tell you, she doesn't attempt to control the story or add any new flare. But she certainly adds a layer of beauty, novelty and suspense simply with her illustrations. And to make the book even more appealing, it is a three-dimensional pop-up book that Candlewick Press is widely noted for.



Jane Ray's Snow White will be a marvelous gift to any girl for the holidays. Not only will they get lost in the story, but the 3-D scenes will take their breath away.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous three dimensional illustrations.

[Melanie Gaum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool pop-up book, but not the best Snow White telling. I did like that it included the belt and comb details.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful art that pulled kids in

[Bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is much closer to the original; the illustrations and the pop-up work is phenomenal. I loved the amount of detail put into each page.

[Caitlin N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic presentation of the timeless fairy tale comes to life in the intricate illustrations and fantastic fold-out theater on each page. The art and design make this book absolutely phenomenal.