Hansel and Gretel

About this book

This tale of children in peril has timeless appeal and the breathtaking illustrations will find a discriminating audience This stunning edition of the classic fairy tale makes brilliant use of translucent paper and silhoutte-like illustrations to enliven every page. Once upon a time there lived a poor woodcutter with his wife and two children Hansel and Gretel . . . and so begins the thrilling story of two children relying on their wits to survive in a hostile world. Sybille Schenkers evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to a timeless favorite.