Saturday, January 23, 2021

Masha and the Bear retold by Lari Don and Melanie Williamson - ADVISABLE

Masha and the Bear : A Tale From Russia
retold by Lari Don, illustrated by Melanie Williamson
48 pages. PICTURE BOOK Barefoot Books, 2019. 9781782858409 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

When Masha goes a little too far into the forest to pick berries for the family, she is tricked by a bear who takes her to his den, rather than "home." She cooks and cleans for the bear for a while until she figures out a great plan to escape. 

I did love this retelling. Fully illustrated in color on every page by Melanie Williamson, the story is engaging, exciting and the perfect long for a really nice bedtime story. Sold in a set called "Stories From Around the World, 4 tales of Persistence & Grit"

Lisa Librarian

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