No. of pages 32
Published: 2018
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"Hansel and Gretel" is a classic fairy tale about two siblings who find themselves lost in a dark forest. When they come across a mysterious gingerbread house owned by a wicked witch, they initially feel drawn to its sweet allure. However, they soon discover the witch’s true intentions to capture them. Together, Hansel and Gretel use their wits and courage to escape her clutches. The story highlights themes of resourcefulness, bravery, and the bond between siblings as they confront danger and strive to return home safely, ultimately overcoming adversity through cleverness and teamwork. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2018 by North-South Books .
Bernadette Watts was born in Northampton, England, in 1942. She has illustrated over 120 picture books for children, including many traditional tales, in a career spanning several decades. She won the prestigious Japanese Owl Prize for illustration in 1986. She lives in Kent, England. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German professors whose collections of folk tales and fairy tales have been loved for generations.
This book contains the following story:
Hansel and Gretel
Two children are sent into the woods. The first time, they follow a trail of stones back to the house, but the second time they use breadcrumbs, which are eaten by the birds. Lost and alone, they come upon a tempting gingerbread house, they can't resist entering. Little do they realise that inside lives a witch... and she thinks they'd make a delicious dinner.
This book features the following character:
A Grimm Brother
This book features the character A Grimm Brother.
