Reid, Barbara. Golden Goose. Markham, ON: Scholastic Canada, 2000.
This re-telling of the Golden Goose fairy tale preserves the magic of the original, while providing a more modern setting for the tale and adding a lovely tom-boyish twist to the princess. The narrative is strong and thoroughly enjoyable but, once again, the illustrations steal the show. Reid's plasticine renditions of the scenes in the story overflow with the small details of life and humour; her carefully wrought faces have an uncanny ability to express personality and emotion; and the golden goose is enchantingly golden and shiny. That being said, however, the illustrations do not crowd out the story but work well with the text to create a entertaining and pleasing finished product.
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