Hansel and Gretel live in the forest with their parents, but one day their parents lead them into the forest and desert them. When they find a gingerbread house, they can't believe their luck, but soon they are ensnared by a witch. They have to help each other, to break the witch's spell and find their way home.
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 2010 by Meadowside Children's Books .
Lucy M. George is an editor and author who specialises in picture books. Her published books include Back to School Tortoise and The Snow Queen. She now has twin sons of her own called Felix and Hamish.
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.