Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told.”Children…love the story for its mystery, and its familiarity. Adults will find that, like most classic fairy tales, this one rewards periodic rethinking.” –New York Times Book Review”Zelinsky’s smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light.” — School Library Journal

“Adult and child can delight together in the richness of color, gilt and detail…captured in such art. The story is palinly and gracefully told.”–The New York Times Book Review”A lush and substantial offering.” — Booklist