Hansel and Gretel - by Rika Lesser (Paperback)

About the Book

Lavish oil paintings capture the brooding essence of this classic fairy tale that has captured the imagination of children for generations. "A spare, authentic retelling of the Grimm classic is illustrated with museum quality pictures executed in jewel-like colors".--Booklist. Full color.

Book Synopsis

"Artfully understated retelling and magnificent paintings result in an unsurpassable presentation of the ancient fairytale. This is a triumph of children's literature, for all ages." --Publisher's WeeklyA Caldecott Medal Honor Book

About the Author

Rika Lesser is a poet and translator of Swedish and German literature.

Paul Zelinsky was born in Evanston, Illinois. He attended Yale University, where he took a course with Maurice Sendak, which later inspired him to pursue a career in children's books. Afterwards he received a graduate degree in painting from Tyler School of Art, in Philadelphia and Rome. Paul Zelinsky lives in New York with his wife, Deborah, and the younger of their two daughters.