Snow White's journey from the enchanted forest to a cottage in the woods plays out in pop-up scenes that open as the pages turn.
The retelling keeps to the shape of the fairy tale most children eventually meet: a jealous queen, a poisoned apple, seven companions and a rescue. Length is pitched at first listeners, so the story reaches its end before attention runs out. Detailed colour work and three-dimensional construction give each key moment a set of its own, which makes the tale easier to remember afterwards.
What story time gains:
• A well-known fairy tale condensed to first-storybook length
• Pop-up settings that change with each turn of the page
• Intricate illustration that holds attention during a slow read
• A format that encourages children to retell the story themselves
Written for young children meeting the tale for the first time, and a solid fairy-tale choice at Boipoka.