Storybook Favorites

The first storybook I looked through was Magical Mermaid Tales because it caught my eye with "The Little Mermaid" image. I have always been a huge fan of Disney movies, the beach and painting so I had an immediate connection to this student's storybook. Once I read the title I had a pretty good idea the storybook would be about "The Little Mermaid" since the class is about mythology and folklore. The paintings on the "The Little Mermaid" tab were whimsical and airy with an ethereal touch. Anytime I see beautiful paintings I want to get out my paints and brushes to start a new project. You could say this storybook inspired me to paint today.

Another storybook I took interest in was Animal Tales From India to Oklahoma. I only lived in Oklahoma for three and a half years, but I have a special place in my heart for the state. The Native American culture fascinates me. When looking through the storybook by Benjamin Birdwell, I started noticing the stories had much to do with animals, especially squirrels. One even named Osh-ba-Gosh. After reading through a couple of paragraphs, I started wanting to know more about the story. 

Lastly, I enjoyed When Brothers Cross Paths. The design was eerie and the writing drew me in with the descriptive adjectives and dark feel. The pictures and design were complementary. I didn't even have to start reading before I knew what direction the story was going to head. This was a positive about the website. The story is based on the brothers in Supernatural, the TV show, which is a show I have never actually seen before, but the fact that something modern is twisted with the Grimm brothers is fascinating. I enjoy reading about mysterious stories, and this introduction led me to believe this storybook was a mystery. 

Haunted Forest: Watching Reservation Fall. 

Photo by Mor. Found from "When Brothers Cross Paths." 

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