Description
Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told.”Children…love the story for its mystery, and its familiarity. Adults will find that, like most classic fairy tales, this one rewards periodic rethinking.” —New York Times Book Review“Zelinsky’s smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light.” — School Library Journal
In this highly inventive and splendid rendering of a favorite Grimm fairy tale, award-winning storyteller and illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky evokes a world of Medieval magic. “Zelinsky’s smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light”.–School Library Journal. A 1987 Caldecott Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. Full color.
Puffin Books
Juvenile Fiction
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Edition: General
Keywords: Fairy Tales & Folklore
