Traditional 2 - East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon

Title: East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon
Author: (Translated by) Sir George Webbe Dasent
Illustrator: P.J Lynch
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Date: 1991
Age Range: All

Summary:  A girl travels east of the sun and west of the moon to free her beloved prince from a magic spell.

Strengths:
The story of "East of the Sun and West of the Moon" is one of my favorite fairy tales (which is really saying something) This version is a bit different from the one that I remember from when I was little but is still artfully done.  There are very few fairy tales with strong heroines and the main character certainly shows her share of gumption.  The illustrations are beautiful and rich.  They hold so much detail that catches the reader's eye and helps further tell the story.   

Concerns:

It is a bit on the wordy side.  I think it would be best if it was read aloud to younger children.  Also some parents might not appreciate that the polar bear/prince comes into the main character's room at night and sleeps in her bed with her.  But this would most likely be overlooked by children.