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Hansel and Gretel

Author Brothers Grimm
Illustrated by Sybelle Schenker
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Hardcover
$29.99 US
Astra Publishing House | minedition
9.75"W x 10.69"H x 0.4"D   | 18 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Dec 01, 2013 | 52 Pages | 9789888240548
Age 5-7 years | Grades K-2
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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 Schenker’s evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to a timeless favorite.

“A classic Grimm Brothers tale gets an all-new look in this stunning retelling.” – 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, New York Public Library

“Even the most jaded reader may find his scalp prickling with dread at the sight of Sybille Schenker's illustrations in "Hansel and Gretel" (Minedition, 52 pages, $29.99).…. Ms. Schenker uses inky silhouettes and paper-cut images on translucent paper to make this most familiar of Grimm tales feel alarmingly new.” – Wall Street Journal
The Brothers Grimm are famous throughout the world for their tales and legends, which have been translated, retold, and illustrated by myriad authors and artists. View titles by Brothers Grimm
Sybille Schenker is a freelance illustrator and holds a master’s degree from the School of Visual Arts. She lives in New York City. View titles by Sybelle Schenker

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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 Schenker’s evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty and graphic excellence to a timeless favorite.

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“A classic Grimm Brothers tale gets an all-new look in this stunning retelling.” – 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, New York Public Library

“Even the most jaded reader may find his scalp prickling with dread at the sight of Sybille Schenker's illustrations in "Hansel and Gretel" (Minedition, 52 pages, $29.99).…. Ms. Schenker uses inky silhouettes and paper-cut images on translucent paper to make this most familiar of Grimm tales feel alarmingly new.” – Wall Street Journal

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The Brothers Grimm are famous throughout the world for their tales and legends, which have been translated, retold, and illustrated by myriad authors and artists. View titles by Brothers Grimm
Sybille Schenker is a freelance illustrator and holds a master’s degree from the School of Visual Arts. She lives in New York City. View titles by Sybelle Schenker

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