Hansel and Gretel | Rika Lesser | Nice quality book.

Hansel and Gretel | Rika Lesser | A Memorable Favorite!

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Hansel and Gretel

	Hansel and Gretel Rika Lesser Dutton Juvenile, 1999 - 40 pages average customer review:based on 16 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The first Grimm tale illustrated by 1998 Caldecott medalist Paul O. Zelinsky is once again available in hardcover. Originally published in 1984, Zelinsky's paintings for Hansel and Gretel are as compelling as his later work and will captivate readers with their mysterious beauty, emotional power, and brilliant originality. Each spread brings to life a world as rich and real as our own?detailed, colorful, sensual?yet filled with the unearthly shadowed magic of the Hansel and Gretel folktale. Whether portraying the fear and anguish of children abandoned by their parents, the delicious sumptuousness of a candy house, or the joy of being reunited with one's family, the artist captures the subtle nuances of emotion and the tactile quality of the physical world with exquisite accuracy and elegance. The hauntingly spare retelling of this perennial favorite by the poet Rika Lesser perfectly complements the vivid storytelling of Zelinsky's artwork. Once again this gifted artist gives us a unique interpretation of a beloved fairy tale, allowing us to both see it anew and rediscover its eternal truths.

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Nice quality book.

This is a nice rendition of Hansel & Gretel, much as the one I recall from my childhood. One of the only more obvious differences I noted was that it was not the "step-mother" who encouraged the father to abondon the children in the forest, but instead, the "mother," perhaps reflective of our more sensitive times. Zelinsky's illustrations, as indicated by the Caldecott Medal, enhanced the story greatly. All-in-all, a cute, nostalgic Grimm's Fairy Tale...though I see no mention of the Borthers Grimm in this book.

A Memorable Favorite!

When my kids were 5 & 6 years old, I discovered this book at the local library. It caught my eye because it was a (1985) Caldecott Medal Honor Book, and was displayed w/lots of other Caldecott Medal winners. We usually read 30-60 minutes before bedtime and this book was a family favorite; we checked it out from the library again and again. The illustrations are vivid and memorable. Of course, it helped to read the book with a creepy/scary voice for the witch's character. The kids enjoyed the illustrations tremendously, often looking at the pictures on their own. Recently, I bought a copy of this book and gave it to my son, a recent new father. What a big hit! He remembered this book well, even though it's been 18 years since we read it!

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Fairy tale Favorite

I love this book. I am huge fan of Paul Zelinsky's pictures and Rika Lessers version of Hansel and Gretel is a great match. I have used this book with my first grade classroom and they flipped over the story even though it was one they heard before and the pictutes paired with it. It was a raving sucess with them and I'm sure it would be with your kids.

Just like I remember

I was looking for this fairy tale story for my children ages 7 and 4. I wanted the story to be told just like I remembered as a child. This book exceeded my expectations....beautiful illustrations and a great story. I highly recommend it!

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