the three little pigs read aloud james marshall

I'll recommend The Talking Eggs for San Souci (a Caldecott Honor book), The Rough-Face Girl for Martin, Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock for Kimmel, and One Eye! Two Eyes! Three Eyes! for Shepard. Not to mention Anita Lobel-look for her illustrations for Princess Furball, as retold by Charlotte Huck.Īs for authors, four big names in folktale retelling are Robert D. O ther folk- and fairy tale illustrators of note include Susan Jeffers, Ruth Sanderson, and Caldecott winners Gerald McDermott and Paul O.

James Marshall created some of the best-and funniest-versions of fairy tales and folktales ever, e.g., his Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and The Three Little Pigs. As The New York Times Book Review said of this Caldecott-winning book, 'Margot Zemach draws like an intoxicated angel' (qtd on Amazon). Also track down Duffy and the Devil, retold by Harve Zemach. Or find books illustrated by Margot Zemach, particularly The Funny Little Woman and The Three Wishes. Look for Errol Le Cain's illustrations, as well, with their art deco feel. The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a good example of his robust, loose-line style.

Paul Galdone brilliantly illustrated many folktales. Then again, one reason to collect the literary fairy tale is because the art can be so sumptuous. My favorite story she has illustrated is Marianna Mayer's retelling of Baba Yaga and Vaselisa the Brave-featuring the scariest witch of all time! Gennady Spirin is another fairy tale illustrator whose work, I feel, has a real adult sensibility.

Kinuko Craft is the new go-to illustrator for classic fairy tales, though some have argued that her artwork has more adult appeal than child appeal. George and the Dragon is pretty much the coolest one I've ever seen. Besides which, her dragon in Caldecott winner St. For that matter, her Caldecott Honor book Little Red Riding Hood has never been beat. Since many folk- and fairy tales have been around for a few centuries, illustrators are the place to start, most notably illustrator Trina Schart Hyman, whose romantic renderings continue to appeal to girls wanting a good princess fix. What if you're not on board with the publishing industry's newly dismissive attitude toward picture book fairy tales for 5- to 8-year-olds? What if you-and your kids-are still in love with fairy tales and their happily-ever-afters? Fortunately, there's a lot of good stuff already in print and still more at your local library.

The three little pigs read aloud james marshall