My husband and I are currently reading Don Quixote for our book club. It's one of those books that many of us have tried to get through multiple times with little success, not because it isn't great, but because it's so long! Now that we are doing it as a group it has been a great motivator and it will be nice to finally cross this one off our need-to-read classics list.
I thought that while my husband and I are delving into this classic it would be fun to bring the kids along for the ride. I'm usually all about finding unabridged editions for our illustrated collection, however, there are some exceptions to that rule and since Don Quixote is just shy of 1,000 pages an abridged text was the obvious choice.
I had to do a bit of research before I found an illustrated edition of Don Quixote that I liked. Maybe it's because Cervantes' characters are so iconic, but I wanted to find something with a lot of humor and whimsy.
Candlewick's publication with Chris Riddell as illustrator was just what I'd hoped to find and I am so happy with my choice!
Don Quixote's character is so funny, comical, and lovable. I love how these illustrations enhance those qualities.
It appears that this edition is out of print, but it was easy to find a used copy.
I'm very excited to introduce my kids to Don Quixote and make this reading experience a family affair.
