Me and my 8yr old niece enjoy reading stories to each other, so I am always on the lookout for a good children’s book. This was a good children’s book. The story is of a little girl, Hortense, that decides to cut off her shadow as she doesn’t like it and thinks it doesn’t like her. When bandits attack, Hortense’s shadow helps scare them off and Hortense decides she likes her shadow again.
This is super cute. A lovely story exploring the need to love oneself and all that comes with that. The setting is wonderful, a medieval snowy environment. This is a short, easy, but sweet and highly enjoyable folk tale. The artwork throughout is simply stunning. So much so, I ordered a couple of prints to display in my office.
Maddie’s thoughts (8yr old niece):
“It was beautiful. It is so peaceful and lovely. 5 stars.”
Anyway, we’re off to frolic in the woods. Peace and Love.
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A winter fairytale
This is a charming debut by the O'Hara sisters, written like a fable for children. The story follows fiery little Hortense, who hates her shadow. The delicate drawings that accompany this book are visually stunning at any age with finely detailed panels on every page. I really love the Eastern European style, which shines through even before noting that the entire book is inspired by the Polish folktales told to the author and her sister in their own childhood. On the surface, Hortense seems a simple tale but actually addresses quite a bit that children can respond to such as independence, self doubt and fear, courage, trust, and confidence. Like all of the best stories, it's easy to find a little of ourselves in little Hortense.
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