A review by booksong
Dove Isabeau by Dennis Nolan, Jane Yolen

5.0

One of my favorite picture books as a child, and still one of the most breathtaking books I've ever seen.

Illustrated with detailed and captivating drawings on every page, Dove Isabeau tells a classic, haunting fairy tale about a lovely young maiden and her evil, witch stepmother. Having lost her beloved mother, Isabeau only has a white cat for company, while the dark-souled witch wants nothing more than to be rid of her. And so she casts a spell, turning lovely Dove Isabeau into a fearful dragon wyrm who no one can recognize.

Can the King's son Owen from across the sea break the spell? Will the witch be vanquished? And what mysteries does the little white cat hide?

Definitely no ordinary children's storybook, this gorgeous and inspiring fairy tale hearkens back to the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson...but put your mind to rest, the ending is satisfying. :)