The Moon Ribbon and Other Tales

The Moon Ribbon and Other Tales spins six unexpectedly original and fascinating tales evoking a sense of traditional folklore. It is a perfect book for the fan of imaginative fantasy cornucopia that spills forth "proud princesses, wicked stepmothers, magical spirits, wise fools, and fair maidens" in beautifully written and powerful constructed stories penetrated with powerful underlying themes from "love nourishes" to bigotry leads to violence". Jane Yolen has won many prizes for her short story collections and was a finalist for the 1975 National Book Award and is considered a leading modern creator of original fairy tales. Illustrator David Palladini serves to enrich Yolen's stories with exquisite drawings. From book sleeve: "Together, author and artist have created a volume of rare beauty and permanent literary importance."