Snow White

Authors: Brothers Grimm
Illustrator: Charles Santore
Year: 2004
Reading Level: Picture Book (4-8)

Plot Summary: This traditional version of Snow White begins with her mother wishing for a daughter with, shall we say, exceptional coloring. After her mother's death, Snow White's stepmother tries to have her killed but Snow White's would-be murderer takes pity on her instead. Snow White flees, and finds the home of seven dwarfs, who take her in. Unfortunately Snow White's stepmother isn't happy that her stepdaughter lives and is determined to finish her off.

Red flags: Murderous step mothers! Poison 1) lace 2) combs 3) apples!

My Rating: A- You know...it's Snow White. That's cool. I like the illustrations a lot--they're very grand. But sometimes their eyes look vacant and the dwarfs were not quite what I imagined. Still good!