Sky Castle (Jody Bergsma Collection)

By Sandra Hanken

In this magical book, three little fairies help our imaginations soar as we build a dream castle in the sky. Sandra Hanken's poetic vision and Jody Bergsma's vivid illustrations create a majestic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935699147
• ISBN13: 9780935699142
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Illumination Arts Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Creativity Galore

This is a lovely story about three fairies who build a castle in the sky filled with happy animals and children. Bergsma's beautiful watercolor illustrations dominate the pages of Sky Castle. I am a fan of Bergsma's artwork. The trees have smiling faces and the animal, fairies and children have large, loving eyes. The two-page spread illustrations are framed with Celtic borders. This is a wonderful, imaginative book that children and adults will enjoy.

Sky Castle

In this beautiful, magical book, three little people help our imaginations soar as we build a dream castle in the sky. once it is complete, the entire castle slides down to Earth "on moonbeams and music and prayers." The poetic vision and vivid illustrations create a majestic kingdom where all creatures are welcome.

dragon lover

I bought it for the illustrations and I was not disappointed. I would have liked more pictures of the little dragon though. The story was like a poem about wishes and happiness with good outcomes for all. I'm sure children would probably enjoy it more than I did. It has a good message for the young.

Delightful book for all ages

I love this book. My teenage children love this book. I've bought it for adults and children. The message is universal--dreaming and making it our reality--and that message is good for children and adults. This is a wonderful reminder for me that my thoughts and dreams can become my reality. Oh, I love the illustrations also.

Charmingly simple...yet layers of mystery

A simple poem tells of children dreaming alive a castle in the sky with room for all the world's animals. The poem is endearing enough, but compare what Jody Bergsma has done to extend the message of the book...the "children" are three Celtic fairies of different races, and Bergsma's brought intriguing Celtic borders and symbols into the dreamscape. Red strings (for protection) are placed around the animals' necks, a fairy wears a tri-yin-yang symbol...many layers to keep the adult interested. The animals and mythological beasts are delightful. Great message embraced by wonderful artistry. Truly appropriate for all ages.