Random House has recently came out with a line of books to support the theatrical release of Tangled by Walt Disney Pictures. These books are available for ages 2 to 12. Tangled will be coming to theaters tomorrow- Wednesday, the 24th.
Check out Random House for more titles in this line of children's books.
Tangled: A Dazzling Day by David Ann Wooster Illustrator: Britney Lee Publisher: Golden Books/ Disney (September 14th, 2010) Paperback: 24 pages Ages: 3-7 This full-color Pictureback storybook retells a key scene from the swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy, Disney Tangled. Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Price: $3.99 or less.
Thoughts: I adore the illustrations in this book. The colors are bright and seem fit the story perfectly.The words flow around the page and make it fun to read. Rapunzel has a very childlike quality that I think most children will respond well to. Of all 3 books this was the one my 3 year old picked up the most.
Tangled: Read Aloud Storybook Adapted by Christine Peymani Illustrator: Jean- Paul Orpinas Publisher: Random House/ Disney (September 14th, 2010) Hardcover: 72 pages Ages: 3-8 Expect adventure, heart, humor, and hair.. lots of hair, when Disney Tangled comes to theaters Holiday 2010! With over 64 pages of gorgeous full-color illustrations, this hardcover Read-Aloud Storybook retells the complete story of the swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy. Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble Price: $9.99 or less
Thoughts: This book reminds me of the typical storybooks I read as a child. This one is geared towards children who are older. The story is more dramatic, longer, and the illustrations are darker in some sections. It would be a great book to add to the storybook collections many people have from years past. Since it is hardback it's able to withstand a lot of hits and should last a long time.
Tangled: The Junior Novelization by Irene Trimble Publisher: Random House/ Disney (September 14th, 2010) Paperback: 128 pages Ages: 8-12 Expect adventure, heart, humor, and hair.. lots of hair, when Disney Tangled comes to theaters Holiday 2010! The Junior Novelization retells the complete story of the swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy—and features eight pages of full-color movie stills. Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Price: $4.99 or less
Thoughts: This is a great story for older kids who want a more"grown up" book without all the illustrations. It is still just as beautiful on the outside as the other books and it's a great length for young readers. The story is well-written and it's a small, light paperback so it's simple for children to flip through.
Overall: I'm thrilled to see a book collection that spans the ages. For families with children of various ages, this would make the perfect book set to add to their collection. The stories are easy to read, beautiful to look at, and it will be fun for kids who go check out the movie.
*These titles were sent to me for an honest review.