by Margaret Evans Price (Illustrator)
This classic Grimm's fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel, truly comes to life in this new edition from Laughing Elephant.
Presented in an appealing facsimile of a 1916 edition, Laughing Elephant's Hansel and Gretel tells the iconic famous story of two siblings who brave a night in the dark woods, find a deliciously tempting gingerbread house, and cleverly defeat the witch who lives there. Margaret Evans Price's gentle illustrations work with the simple text to achieve just the right tension between sweet and scary, perfect for introducing young children readers to this timeless tale. The book is a keepsake that features a die-cut shape and is easy-to-read text perfect for parents and children to enjoy together
This is a wonderful first introduction to the weird world of the Brothers Grimm. Read together at bedtime or let your child explore Hansel and Gretel by themselves--their imaginations will soar with this fantastic new addition!