30 review for Treasured Classics

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   5 out of 5

   Terri Lynn – Nov 06, 2014

   This is a beautiful book with art done by one of the best children's book illustrators- Michael Hague. He has been my favorite children's book illustrators for years and this book is yet another treasure. All of the old favorite children's classics are here like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Gingerbread Boy," "The Three Little Pigs," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "Goldilocks and the This is a beautiful book with art done by one of the best children's book illustrators- Michael Hague. He has been my favorite children's book illustrators for years and this book is yet another treasure. All of the old favorite children's classics are here like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Princess and the Pea," "The Gingerbread Boy," "The Three Little Pigs," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Ugly Duckling," "The Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "The Elves and the Shoemaker," "The Grasshopper and the Ant," and more lavishly and lusciously illustrated. This book is a real treat for children and the adults who love them especially if the adults still have a child's wonder in their hearts.

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   4 out of 5

   Traci Escher – Feb 13, 2017

   Michael Hague's gorgeous art and slightly gentler retellings of classic fairytales made this perfect for my library preschool storytime program. I especially liked Little Red Riding Hood and Jack & the Beanstalk. Michael Hague's gorgeous art and slightly gentler retellings of classic fairytales made this perfect for my library preschool storytime program. I especially liked Little Red Riding Hood and Jack & the Beanstalk.

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   4 out of 5

   Kat – Jun 24, 2013

   Definitely not my favorite fairy tale collection, though that isn't to say it couldn't appeal to someone else. The fairy tales themselves were even more bowdlerized than the versions I recall from childhood, to the point where it's a little strange. For example, in "Cinderella", the title character's father is not dead (instead apparently too spineless to challenge his new wife treating his daughter as a servant?) and in "Jack and the Beanstalk", Jack steals from and kills the giant because a fa Definitely not my favorite fairy tale collection, though that isn't to say it couldn't appeal to someone else. The fairy tales themselves were even more bowdlerized than the versions I recall from childhood, to the point where it's a little strange. For example, in "Cinderella", the title character's father is not dead (instead apparently too spineless to challenge his new wife treating his daughter as a servant?) and in "Jack and the Beanstalk", Jack steals from and kills the giant because a fairy tells him that the giant stole from and killed Jack's father. (So, committing crimes to survive poverty is not okay, but committing crimes in revenge is?) Additionally, the illustrations have an oddly patchwork appearance, as if the different elements were painted separately, and then cut and pieced together. This isn't so bad when it comes to inanimate objects, and in fact the textured elements (e.g. fabric, grass) look quite good. Unfortunately, the faces, which appear to have been painted separately in oils, fall distinctly into the uncanny valley. The overall effect is quite similar to a slightly-off photoshop, and I found it extremely disconcerting.

4. 

   4 out of 5

   Cheryl Malandrinos – Dec 17, 2011

   Acclaimed illustrator Michael Hague shares his talents with young readers in this beautiful collection of classic stories. From "The Story of Chicken-Licken" to "Jack and Beanstalk," and from The Three Billy Goats Gruff" to "Cinderella," these children's classics are brought to life by Hague's stunning artwork. Glossy pages are filled with beautifully detailed illustrations that will delight readers of all ages. Michael Hague's Treasured Classics is a beautiful collection any reader would be plea Acclaimed illustrator Michael Hague shares his talents with young readers in this beautiful collection of classic stories. From "The Story of Chicken-Licken" to "Jack and Beanstalk," and from The Three Billy Goats Gruff" to "Cinderella," these children's classics are brought to life by Hague's stunning artwork. Glossy pages are filled with beautifully detailed illustrations that will delight readers of all ages. Michael Hague's Treasured Classics is a beautiful collection any reader would be pleased to own for many years to come.

5. 

   5 out of 5

   Amanda – Apr 15, 2013

   This is a great collection. It's gorgeous and the stories are flushed out without being overly long. I hate when they shorten fairy tales to a few paragraphs, but the originals are too difficult for my preschoolers. This book is a great addition to our collection This is a great collection. It's gorgeous and the stories are flushed out without being overly long. I hate when they shorten fairy tales to a few paragraphs, but the originals are too difficult for my preschoolers. This book is a great addition to our collection

6. 

   4 out of 5

   Bridgid – Jan 17, 2014

   My favorite is Three Billy Goats Gruff

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   4 out of 5

   Greg – Jan 07, 2012

   I love Michael Hague's books. This combination of classic fairy tales and Hague's illustrations is a great addition to my collection. I love Michael Hague's books. This combination of classic fairy tales and Hague's illustrations is a great addition to my collection.

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   4 out of 5

   Megan – Apr 11, 2012

   Truly lovely illustrations.

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   4 out of 5

   Elma –

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    5 out of 5

    Hey_Lorraine –

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    4 out of 5

    Allison –

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    4 out of 5

    Andy –

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    4 out of 5

    Olia –

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    4 out of 5

    Amanda Reeves –

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    5 out of 5

    Piper Kenney –

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    4 out of 5

    Peggy –

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    4 out of 5

    Riley –

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    4 out of 5

    Elliot –

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    4 out of 5

    Melanie –

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    4 out of 5

    Pinky –

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    5 out of 5

    Brody –

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    5 out of 5

    Krithi –

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    5 out of 5

    Hilton –

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    4 out of 5

    Beth –

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    5 out of 5

    Ronald White –

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    4 out of 5

    Brooke Smith –

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    5 out of 5

    Alysha Gaskins –

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

    Janine Weston –