Jane Yolen Books for Younger Kids Nov 10, 2009
Author Jane Yolen teams up with talented artists to offer picture books that present a whimsical look at newborn babies and a funny take on a popular Christmas story. Called the Hans Christian Andersen of America by Newsweek and a modern equivalent of Aesop by The New York Times, Jane Yolen is well known as the author of many popular children s novels including Briar Rose and The Devil s Arithmetic ... Through illustrations that show a child s dreams of a pumpkin, cabbage, and stork baby, and a... (Suite101.com)
Stories for Children Who Are Afraid... Nov 9, 2009
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen (Philomel, 1987). Owl Moon is an excellent book for children who are afraid to go outside at night. (Suite101.com)
Polaneczky: Book says beauty not all physical Sep 20, 2009
"Sleeping Ugly" by Jane Yolen (Putnam Juvenile, 64 pp ... Hilarious writer Jane Yolen takes the classic fairy tale and turn it around with this story about a princess named Miserella, who is beautiful, no matter what mood she's in. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Critics' Picks: The troll's revenge Aug 5, 2009
A dazzling array of contributors -- , Holly Black, Jane Yolen, Peter S. Beagle and , among others -- present the other side of the story. Some hew pretty close to tradition; Beagle's clucking giantess says of Jack, "He was a nice boy, really, for all the vexation he caused. They always are. I've never eaten a bad one yet," even if she insists that the beanstalk was planted by her husband. (Salon)
Books for Harry Potter Fans Jul 24, 2009
Wizard's Hall by Jane Yolen (Magic Carpet Books, 1999). When young Henry arrives at Wizard's Hall he is dubbed Thornmallow beucase he is squishy on the outside and prickly on the inside. (Suite101.com)
Celebrate Mother's Day with a stack of new kids' books May 3, 2009
- It's amazing what a mother's love can do as Jane Yolen shows in her delightful book, "Mama's Kiss" (Chronicle Books, $14. 99, ages 3-6). (Erie Times-News, PA)
