Stories For Christmas by Bernadette Watts-Review

4+ years- 248 pages-watercolor illustrations-NorthSouth Books-Sep 14,21 publication

About The Book

Eight heartwarming classic tales for the Christmas season—illustrated by Bernadette Watts–in one beautiful volume.

A beautiful Christmas collection that includes The Smallest Snowflake, The Little Drummer Boy, Shoemaker Martin, The Star Child, The Snow Queen, The Little Donkey, The Christmas Story, and Varenka, this collection of stories will get you in the Christmas spirit.

“Watts’ watercolors overlaid with crayon-like texture are appealing and rustic.”—School Library Journal

Praise for Little Red Riding Hood (illustrated by Bernadette Watts) “My what big talent she has! The old is new again here, and this is a welcome addition to the fairy-tale shelf.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A master in choosing a palette to fit each story.”—Eric Carle

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My Thoughts

Eight heartwarming classic tales for the Christmas season—illustrated by Bernadette Watts–in one beautiful volume.
Though these are labeled as children’s stories I think many adults would enjoy them as well. Stunningly illustrated in watercolors, the art style is rustic, old-fashioned and nostalgic.
The fairy tale like collection is sure to bring a smile to your face as you read about the animals and people of days gone by. The stories are filled with kindness and empathy and would be perfect as a gift for children.
I enjoyed this very much!

Pub Date 14 Sep 2021
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

The Author

Bernadette Watts, known throughout Europe simply as Bernadette, has illustrated many dozens of folk- and fairy tales. Born in England, she loved to draw from childhood. She studied at the Maidstone Art School in Kent, UK, and for some time was taught by Brian Wildsmith and David Hockney. Bernadette’s many beautiful books include The Snow Queen and The Little Drummer Boy. Bernadette finds her inspiration in nature. Today she lives and works in Kent. She has been illustrating for NorthSouth Books and NordSüd Verlag since the beginning of her career fifty years ago.

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