‘Adaptations’

A CHILD IS BORN, The Christmas Story

Illustrated by Charles Mikolaycak,
Holiday House, 1983
A dignified retelling of the events of Christ’s birth.
“A striking, elegant book that should provide a rich story experience for the Christmas season.” – Booklist

HE IS RISEN, The Easter Story

Illustrated by Charles Mikolaycak,
Holiday House, 1985
An adaptation of the traditional story, simply and faithfully retold.

VASILISSA THE BEAUTIFUL

A Russian Folk Tale,
Illustrated by Alexander Koshkin
HarperCollins,1991
Paperback Edition, 1994
“A Russian Cinderella,” this is a story of adventure, magic, and one girl’s triumph over evil
“Lively with entertaining incident.” – The Kirkus Review

THE LITTLE HUMPBACKED HORSE

A Russian Tale
Illustrated by Alexander Koshkin
Clarion, 1997
In this classic Russian story, simple, happy-go-lucky Ivan is sent on many a perilous adventure until, with the help of a magical little horse, his kindness triumphs over greed.
“Listeners will revel in this story of a friendship.” – Starred Review, School Library Journal

JOURNEY TO THE BRIGHT KINGDOM

Illustrated by Charles Mikolaycak
Holiday House, 1979,
Scholastic Teachers Ed., 1980
This adaptation of a Japanese folktale tells the story of Kiyo, and her mother who is blind, and of a courageous journey to the bright kingdom.