2016 translated children’s books

Tag: 2016 translated children's books

December 12, 2016 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: Day Twelve – 2016 International Imports for Kids

I know it gets confusing but this list is a bit different from the Calde-not list from a couple days ago. The reason is simple. While the Calde-not list looks primarily at books with illustrations so distinguished they could easily win major illustration awards if given half a chance, this is list is more for […]

October 12, 2016 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: What Color Is the Wind? by Anne Herbauts

What Color Is the Wind? By Anne Herbauts Translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick Enchanted Lion Books $19.95 ISBN: 978-1-59270-221-3 Ages 5 and up On shelves now I’m going to have a hard time of it when my kids grow up. When I had them I swore up, down and sideways that I wouldn’t turn into […]

March 11, 2016 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Dwarf Nose by Wilhelm Hauff

Dwarf Nose By Wilhelm Hauff Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger Translated by Anthea Bell Minedition $19.99 ISBN: 97898888341139 Ages 8-12 On shelves April 1st It seems so funny to me that for all that our culture loves and adores fairytales, scant attention is paid to the ones that can rightfully be called both awesome and obscure. […]