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May 19, 2017
This is NOT the Disney version of this story!
When I was a child my Mother made for my sister and me quilts based on the Pinocchio story. I had the quilt on display last year when a couple of friends asked to look at it more carefully. Even though I had had the quilt for decades once I looked at it with the "new eyes" of my friends we could not connect all of the panels to the Disney story with which we were all familiar.
SO, I went to eBay and found this treasure. I read it aloud with my husband and we paused to gaze at the amazing Roberto Innocenti illustrations as we absorbed the story. The illustrations alone make the book worth buying. I liked it so much that I bought another copy for my sister.
You will be very surprised at the cricket, I think, and if you plan to read this to children it is suggested you first read it in its entirety to judge whether it is appropriate for young ears. There are many instances of cruelty in the story but we all know how it ends so maybe that's OK after all.
Oct 14, 2017
Matches Portmeirion Holly & Ivy pattern
This product arrived in perfect condition and it is just like the Holly & Ivy Christmas ware. I needed to freshen the holiday look in our house as we had used the same place mats for too long. This set will brighten the room. Highly recommend it.
Aug 17, 2016
Pleasing but not perfect
Although I later found this product on another site for significantly less money it is still a good value. The most disappointing aspect of the little cabinet is that there is no magnetic door closer within the frame. It is closed with a little brass hook on the left side and I have never seen that in a small wall cabinet. In fact, I have another one that looks almost identical to it and was expecting it to be more similar to my first one. AND that top is peaked, not flat, so you cannot put anything on the top of the cabinet.