Classic Storybook Fables
In Classic Storybook Fables children and adults will certainly delight in reading aloud these enduring and enchantingly told stories. Award-winning artist Scott Gustafson richly illustrated and fabulously reimagined these classic fables. Stories include “The Little Red Hen,” “The Princess and the Pea,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
About the Author:
Over the course of his 35-year career, Scott Gustafson’s work has appeared on everything from calendars and jigsaw puzzles to tea boxes and animated films. Still, it is in illustrating children’s books that he finds the greatest artistic satisfaction. Retelling classic stories and fables in images offers an artist a variety of opportunities and challenges.
Locations, historical periods, sets, lighting, and costume and character designs include just some of the elements Gustafson needs to consider. All these elements contribute to the oil paintings in this book and bring these tales to life. According to Gustafson, his work on Classic Storybook Fables certainly represents his most enjoyable hours spent at the easel. Gustafson lives and works in Chicago with his wife, Patty.
- This delightfully narrative book provides an excellent read-aloud for children ages 5 to 7. Heart of Dakota’s Little Hearts for His Glory teacher’s guide schedules this living book to be read aloud and includes follow-ups in its Storytime box of plans.
