Fairy Tale Comics

Fairy Tale Comics

Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists,

First Second, 2013

-Bobby, London, Emily Carroll, Gilbert Hernandez, Vanessa Davis,

Gigi D.G., Ramona Frandon and Chris Duffy, Jaime Hernandez, Luke Pearson, Brett Helquist, Joseph Lambert, Raina Telgemeier, Charise Mericle Harper, Graham Annable, Jillian Tamaki, Karl Kerschl, David Mazzucchelli, and Craig Thompson

Normally I have never picked up a comic book without having to. But, Fairy Tale Comics seemed interesting. I’ve always loved fairy tales, so why not look at them through another lens. This comic book was easy to read and maneuver, unlike others that I have seen. Having multiple stories in it, especially ones that I am familiar with, made it very interesting and a quick read. It included favorites like, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and Goldilocks and The Three Bears. It also included some that I had never heard of, such as The Boy Who Dreamt of Cats, The Small-Tooth Dog and Bremen Town. Whether it was an old favorite or a completely new tale, this books has a lot to offer for kids, especially those who might not like to read. This comic book allows them to see fewer words on the page, accomplish reading multiple “stories” quickly and be familiar with quite a few of them. The pictures are also great because they offer a lot of interpretation and show different styles. Each story has its own characters and setting, and so many are contained in this one book. I would definitely recommend this book, and I would certainly like to have a copy of it in my classroom to share with students.