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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book.
I bought 2 copies for my grandchildren, one to replace a well used paperback. This is a hardback copy with really lovely magical silhouette drawings by Jan Pienkowski to illustrate the stories. Its text font is lovely too. All the stories are great reading for bedtime not too long. The Necklace of raindrops is about the North Wind being caught up, then released by a little girls godfather and how the North Wind repays the kindness of setting him free. Every birthday the girl has a raindrop with magical powers added to her necklace. One day it is stolen and so you have good and evil, it all ends happily ever after. Get this version of the book and you won't be dissappointed it will one to keep and pass on. There's nothing like a real book to hold and turn the pages.
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favourite Book
Should be in every child's book collection and Y2 classroom. Exquisite silhouettes and intelligent stories. Great for reading aloud to 6/7 year olds.
5.0 out of 5 stars A true gem!
This is an absolutely beautiful book - full of short stories with character and meaning. Stunning illustrations - a must on any child’s bookcase!
5.0 out of 5 stars What children should remember from bedtime reading
Amanda Craig's right - Jan Pienkowski's illustrations are truly magical, which makes it unbelievable that they'd be replaced by the bland ones of this edition.Joan Aiken's stories are perfect bedtime reading - both adult and child. They're exhilirating tales of good and evil, but tinged with an other worldliness that makes it impossible to be anything other than completely captivated. Needless to say, this is a damn fine book and you'd be an idiot not to get hold of a copy. Just try and get the Pienkowski illustrated version: they really play up to the text and make reading these lovely stories even more of a pleasure.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Great book, I remembered this book as a child from the library and sought it out online, it's been over 30 years since I last read it so it really stood out for me. The stories are serious and well written and short enough for a bedtime read. I remembered all the stories instantly on reading the book again it was a real delight and now I can read it as often as I like.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
SHE LIKES IT
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
Wonderful combination of Joan Aiken and Jan Pienkowski’s storytelling and illustrations.Book in perfect condition and packed with care.
5.0 out of 5 stars I have loved this book since a teenager
I first came about this book ‘A necklace of Raindrops’ while in the library as a teenager. The inspiration and depth that of a young girl determination to get what belongs to her. I bought one for my niece.
Eight semi-fairy stories by Joan Aiken
Eight semi-fairy stories by Joan Aiken. Two of them are about cats: "The cat sat on the mat" (and while there granted wishes) and "The baker's cat" (who was made to grow by a dosis of yeast)."A bed for the night" is about The Weevils, a playing group, not too different from Brs. Grimm's Musicians of Bremen, except that they all are human, and the Baba Yaga takes a part in the plot. And "The elves in the shelves", where all the creatures in a little girl's books come out and play.
My granddaughter loved it.
My four year old granddaughter sat still and listened intently as I read the first story, Necklace of Raindrops to her. Later in the day, she asked me to read it again. She also liked the story, Elves on Shelves. I worried that she might not like the book because it is on my Kindle and doesn't have pictures, but it was a hit!
Great group of stories
This is a great group of fairy tail type stories that most people may not be aware of. If you're looking for unique stories that are a bit different from what you might have already been exposed then this is your ticket. The pictures looked great on my Kindle Touch.
This is one of the sweetest book of stories ever ...
This is one of the sweetest book of stories ever. I read it to my kids when they were little and I just rebought on the Kindle for myself. Aiken rocks.
Must read
Beautiful
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At bolo.bh, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.
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Description:
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book.
I bought 2 copies for my grandchildren, one to replace a well used paperback. This is a hardback copy with really lovely magical silhouette drawings by Jan Pienkowski to illustrate the stories. Its text font is lovely too. All the stories are great reading for bedtime not too long. The Necklace of raindrops is about the North Wind being caught up, then released by a little girls godfather and how the North Wind repays the kindness of setting him free. Every birthday the girl has a raindrop with magical powers added to her necklace. One day it is stolen and so you have good and evil, it all ends happily ever after. Get this version of the book and you won't be dissappointed it will one to keep and pass on. There's nothing like a real book to hold and turn the pages.
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favourite Book
Should be in every child's book collection and Y2 classroom. Exquisite silhouettes and intelligent stories. Great for reading aloud to 6/7 year olds.
5.0 out of 5 stars A true gem!
This is an absolutely beautiful book - full of short stories with character and meaning. Stunning illustrations - a must on any child’s bookcase!
5.0 out of 5 stars What children should remember from bedtime reading
Amanda Craig's right - Jan Pienkowski's illustrations are truly magical, which makes it unbelievable that they'd be replaced by the bland ones of this edition.Joan Aiken's stories are perfect bedtime reading - both adult and child. They're exhilirating tales of good and evil, but tinged with an other worldliness that makes it impossible to be anything other than completely captivated. Needless to say, this is a damn fine book and you'd be an idiot not to get hold of a copy. Just try and get the Pienkowski illustrated version: they really play up to the text and make reading these lovely stories even more of a pleasure.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Great book, I remembered this book as a child from the library and sought it out online, it's been over 30 years since I last read it so it really stood out for me. The stories are serious and well written and short enough for a bedtime read. I remembered all the stories instantly on reading the book again it was a real delight and now I can read it as often as I like.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
SHE LIKES IT
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
Wonderful combination of Joan Aiken and Jan Pienkowski’s storytelling and illustrations.Book in perfect condition and packed with care.
5.0 out of 5 stars I have loved this book since a teenager
I first came about this book ‘A necklace of Raindrops’ while in the library as a teenager. The inspiration and depth that of a young girl determination to get what belongs to her. I bought one for my niece.
Eight semi-fairy stories by Joan Aiken
Eight semi-fairy stories by Joan Aiken. Two of them are about cats: "The cat sat on the mat" (and while there granted wishes) and "The baker's cat" (who was made to grow by a dosis of yeast)."A bed for the night" is about The Weevils, a playing group, not too different from Brs. Grimm's Musicians of Bremen, except that they all are human, and the Baba Yaga takes a part in the plot. And "The elves in the shelves", where all the creatures in a little girl's books come out and play.
My granddaughter loved it.
My four year old granddaughter sat still and listened intently as I read the first story, Necklace of Raindrops to her. Later in the day, she asked me to read it again. She also liked the story, Elves on Shelves. I worried that she might not like the book because it is on my Kindle and doesn't have pictures, but it was a hit!
Great group of stories
This is a great group of fairy tail type stories that most people may not be aware of. If you're looking for unique stories that are a bit different from what you might have already been exposed then this is your ticket. The pictures looked great on my Kindle Touch.
This is one of the sweetest book of stories ever ...
This is one of the sweetest book of stories ever. I read it to my kids when they were little and I just rebought on the Kindle for myself. Aiken rocks.
Must read
Beautiful
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