Yes, this is a picture book, but . . . forget cosy bedtime stories, happy endings and comforting images. This is very different. A fairy tale drawn from the darker recesses of Grimm or Hans Christian Andersen and illustrated by one of the most notable Belgian illustrators in a style that is both outstanding and uncomfortable. Find out what happens when Princess Valentina sets her heart on a bird that can talk . . .
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 94 Autumn 2019 ) |
