Vanessa and the Angel

As mother of a son and daughter, ten and six, I have to say that both were enthralled by this beautiful story, so rich in depth. The art work complements the dreamy tale of Vanessa as she embarks from her earthly bed on a magical journey to mysterious lands with her guardian angel.Vanessa uses the powers of her own mind to explore in greater depths the enchanting places her angel has whisked her to and is encouraged to use her powers positively to enhance what she has been exposed to by her angel.What could be more alluring for children and adults alike than the mystical gardens lush with flowers, music and carousels.Vanessa is transported to these wonderlands in boats with toys floating by accompanied by her humanlike pets. The wonder of this book is that all ages feel at one with the world and that we are not alone yet have some control over our destiny.

This is one of the loveliest children's books I have ever seen. It comes at an especially good time in our country's history. This enchanting story will give children a peaceful outlook while it delights the eye. Parents will enjoy it too since the visuals are worthy of an art museum. I am reminded of Chagall. I am recommending it to all my friends and have found it well received as a gift for baby showers and birthday celebrations.

Vanessa and the Angel is a beautifully illustrated, whimsical story that is enchanting to both children and adults. As an artist myself I thoroughly enjoy the illustrations every time I pick it up to read to my child. The story will be a delight to anyone who gets lost in the adventures of Vanessa with her guardian angel by her side!

Vanessa and her friends are swept away on a strange and beautful journey; dangers loom with a dreamy menace, then melt away. The swirling dreamscape of the paintings create a magical realme in which the adventure unfolds over a subtle, spiritual net; evil could never triumph in this dimension. A lovely fable for children, and for the child in all of us.

In Vanessa and the Angel, the powers of imagination and faith are both so beautifully and gently detailed in word and picture. Beatrice Rich writes and illustrates this enchanting tale of Vanessa's dream travel with her guardian angel.This is the perfect bedtime story for any child and a pleasure for the adult reader.