Grimms' Fairy Tales - by Brothers Grimm & Sandra Dieckmann (Hardcover)

About the Book

Twenty classic stories get a gently modernized twist in Sandra Dieckmann's beautifully illustrated collection of treasured and lesser-known fairy tales."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Twenty classic stories get a gently modernized twist in Sandra Dieckmann's beautifully illustrated collection of treasured and lesser-known fairy tales.

From internationally acclaimed creator Sandra Dieckmann comes a captivating collection of Grimms' fairy tales, accessibly written and illustrated with an eye to inclusivity. Including much-loved stories like "Rapunzel" and "Sleeping Beauty" as well as more obscure gems from the author's childhood in northern Germany, this splendidly illustrated gift book of twenty tales is poised to charm readers of all ages. Enchanted forests, wild animals, powerful princesses, and brave heroes all reflect a lightly modern take in this Grimms' collection to be cherished by all.

Review Quotes

Dieckmann's use of rich, saturated colors creates an enchanting atmosphere--deep forest greens, cool night blues, and warm golden yellows bring the scenes to life. . . . A beautifully illustrated and thoroughly modern fairy-tale anthology.
--Kirkus Reviews

Seeming at once fresh and classic, this collection of 22 handsomely framed and illustrated Brothers Grimm tales offers a mix of popular and less-familiar choices.
--Booklist

About the Author

Sandra Dieckmann is an author and illustrator who works from her studio in Yorkshire, England. Deeply influenced by her childhood in northern Germany, which she spent exploring outside and reading European folklore by the likes of the Brothers Grimm and Astrid Lindgren, her artwork revolves around her love for nature, wildlife, and dreams. She is the author and illustrator of the picture books Leaf, which was short-listed for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and The Dog That Ate the World.