by Rika Lesser (Author), Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)
"Artfully understated retelling and magnificent paintings result in an unsurpassable presentation of the ancient fairytale. This is a triumph of children's literature, for all ages." --Publisher's WeeklyA Caldecott Medal Honor Book
Author Biography
Rika Lesser is a poet and translator of Swedish and German literature.
Paul Zelinsky was born in Evanston, Illinois. He attended Yale University, where he took a course with Maurice Sendak, which later inspired him to pursue a career in children's books. Afterwards he received a graduate degree in painting from Tyler School of Art, in Philadelphia and Rome. Paul Zelinsky lives in New York with his wife, Deborah, and the younger of their two daughters.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.15 x 11.26 x 8.05 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 12, 1996
Award: Caldecott Medal (1985)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hansel and Gretel
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
