Rika Lesser

Hansel and Gretel Rika Lesser

Brief Description: A poor woodcutter's children, lost in the forest, come upon a house made of bread, cakes, and candy, occupied by a wicked witch who likes to have children for dinner. Publisher Marketing: Lavish oil paintings capture the brooding essence of this classic fairy tale that has captured the imagination of children for generations. A spare, authentic retelling of the Grimm classic is illustrated with museum quality pictures executed in jewel-like colors.--Booklist. Full color. Publisher Marketing: 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. Review Citations:

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 111 (EAN 9780698114074, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 182 (EAN 9780698114074, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 325 (EAN 9780525461524, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 111 (EAN 9780525461524, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 325 (EAN 9780525461524, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 135 (EAN 9780525461524, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 182 (EAN 9780525461524, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 106 (EAN 9780399217333, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 112 (EAN 9780399217333, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 04/28/1989 (EAN 9780399217258, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 106 (EAN 9780399217258, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 112 (EAN 9780399217258, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Lesser, Rika Rika Lesser is widely known for her prize-winning translation of poetry: Guide to the Underworld by Gunnar Ekelof, Rilke: Between Roots, and A Child Is Not a Knife: Selected Poems of Goran Sonnevi. Contributor Bio:  Zelinsky, Paul Paul O. Zelinsky is one of the most original and celebrated children's book illustrators at work today.