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Pied Piper Of Hamelin, The
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Pied Piper Of Hamelin, The
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) B Brothers Grimm
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 292,Width 241 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9789888240821
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Classifications | Dewey:398.2 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
mineditionUS
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Imprint |
mineditionUS
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Publication Date |
8 July 2021 |
Publication Country |
Hong Kong
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Description
A beautiful edition of one of the most enduring and haunting tales by the Brothers Grimm The town of Hamelin is overrun by a plague of rats, and the mayor calls on the Pied Piper to lead them out, taking care of the problem. But when the townspeople refuse to pay him, the Pied Piper entices the local children to leave their homes and parents. Lisbeth Zwerger's evocative and exquisite illustrations perfectly capture this renowned fairy tale.
Author Biography
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. Lisbeth Zwerger is one of the most highly regarded illustrators of children's books and was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1990 to recognize her lifetime contribution to children's literature. She is the author and illustrator of numerous books, including The Little Mermaid and Tales from the Brothers Grimm. Anthea Bell is an award-winning translator who has translated numerous Cornelia Funke novels and many Hans Christian Andersen stories.
Reviews"Lisbeth Zwerger's evocative and exquisite illustrations perfectly capture this renowned fairy tale . . . . If you love the classics, this one is a beautiful version." smartbooksforsmartkids.com
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