Chicken Little, a story about a small chicken who becomes a big hero. Welcome to Oaks, the home of Chicken Little and his fellow misfit friends, Ugly Duckling, Runt of the Litter and Fish out of water. Chicken Little is on a quest to redeem himself after the unfortunate "The sky is falling!" incident. Just when he is about to recover from his mistake, the sky falls again. Drop by Oakey and …
Lisbeth Zerger, winner of the 1990 Hans Christian Andersen Medal, brings her distinctive talent to the timeless story of two innocent children who lose their way in the dark forest. When the siblings happen upon the gingerbread house of a wicked witch, they unwittingly stumble into one of the most enduring fairy tales of all time. As the witch tries to fatten poor Hansel, and Gretel cunningl…
Hansel and Gretel are lost in the forest when they find a house made of candy and gingerbread. Will they be able to escape from the wicked witch who lives inside? With beautiful and charming illustrations to enjoy again and again, this simple retelling of the children's classic fairy tale is perfect for readers of all ages. Parragon is the largest illustrated non-fiction publisher in the wor…
Hansel and Gretel lived with their father and stepmother in a tiny cottage on the edge of the forest. Their father was a woodcutter and the family had always been poor. Their father and stepmother were always arguing about money and the shortage of food.
One of the oldest and most treasured folktales in the world, Hansel and Gretel resonates deeply with young readers. Now Jane Ray revives this venerable story with a retelling that preserves the power of the tale. Her rich illustrations destine it to be a classic to be enjoyed by children for many years to come. Full color.
A long, long time ago, in a tiny house on the edge of a big forest, lived Hansel and his little sister Gretel. Their father was a poor woodcutter, who loved them dearly, but their step-mother was cruel and unkind making life miserable for the woodcutter and his two children.
Beloved author James Marshall--creator of George and Martha--puts a hilarious twist on a classic tale in his retelling of Hansel and Gretel. Abandoned in the woods, what will Hansel and Gretel - so innocent, so vulnerable, so deliciously plump - do when they come face-to-face with a dastardly, ugly, over-dressed witch?
On the edge of a big forest, in a little house, lived a potter, his wife and his two children, Hansel and Gretel. He was very poor and hardly earned enough to feed himself and his family.