Monday, December 25, 2017

The Singing Bones by Shaun Tan-OPTIONAL


Tan, Shaun, The Singing Bones. Pgs. 192. Scholastic Press, 2016. $24.99. Language: G, Mature Content: PG, Violence: PG



Told through one-page stories and sculptures, Tan tells he beginnings of familiar tales. Each one, eerily creepy on its own, is accentuated when put side by side. With a brief history of Grimm’s fairy tales and a forward from Neil Gaiman, readers are guided through a brief look at each of the tale on a unique way. The sculptures pictured are detailed and incredible to look at. Text is true to the original fairy tales and evokes the readers’ imaginations. Fans of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, horror, and short stories will enjoy reading this book.

MS, HS - OPTIONAL. Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

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