The effect is absorbing, like opening a wonderfully illustrated storybook.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The effect is absorbing, like opening a wonderfully illustrated storybook.

~ Jennie Kermode -

The animation is colourful and engaging, with Ocelot drawing on imagery from African tribal art and Egyptian mythology to give the film a unique feel.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The framing device has a more 'grown-up' sweep, but it is younger children who are likely to get the most out of these simple stories, which often involve a repetition of phrases or ideas in the way of many traditional fairy tales.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The framing device has a more 'grown-up' sweep, but it is younger children who are likely to get the most out of these simple stories, which often involve a repetition of phrases or ideas in the way of many traditional fairy tales.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Michel Ocelot's combination of live film, photo-realistic images and animation brings out the magic of Paris as if were being seen for the first time.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Michel Ocelot's combination of live film, photo-realistic images and animation brings out the magic of Paris as if were being seen for the first time.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A true feast for the eyes.

~ Anton Bitel -

A true feast for the eyes.

~ Anton Bitel -