The Walter Crane Storybook Collection

author: Walter Crane
name: Wayne
average rating: 5.00
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2018/07/15
date added: 2018/07/15
shelves: childrens
review:
'The Walter Crane Storybook Collection' by Walter Crane shows why he was a genius book illustrator.

Many of these were originally published as Toy Books which included small toys along with the book, but I think the real treasure is all the great illustrations these stories have. The original publication dates are from 1865-1876. Included are familiar mother goose stories like Puss in Boots, Mother Hubbard and Jack in the Beanstalk. Also included is the story of Bluebeard, and ones I'd never heard of like King Luckie Boy's Party and Valentine and Orson. All are fully illustrated with ornate wood block prints in full color.

The illustrations are rich and sumptuous. I feel like they add some distinction to the stories I grew up on. Some of the language is a bit different, but I think modern children might find the stories and pictures interesting.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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