In "Hansel and Gretel," siblings Hansel and Gretel find themselves lost in the dark, enchanting woods after their parents abandon them due to famine. Wandering deeper into the forest, they stumble upon a mysterious house made of candy and sweets. As they explore, they encounter a seemingly kind witch who lures them in with promises of delicious treats. However, her true intentions are sinister, as she plans to keep them captive. The siblings must rely on their wits and courage to escape the witch's clutches and find their way back home, discovering the strength of their bond along the way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
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 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.
This book features the following character:
A Grimm Brother
This book features the character A Grimm Brother.