Hm. I'm having trouble getting past the fact that the 'illustrations' are really just one set of decorations, repeated for each story. And I have to be honest, the stories didn't enchant me, for some reason... nor do I find them memorable.

However, it's an important little book, and would actually make a great holiday gift for all young girls age 7-12 or so. Many of them would love it, as I probably would have at that age.

I do love the passionate cry of the young artist who travels a different path in her creation than does her father: My dear father, there are no neutral tones, I swear to you, there are none!"

The translation is clear, easy to read and to enjoy.

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