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Pied Piper Of Hamelin, The

Hardback

Main Details

Title Pied Piper Of Hamelin, The
Authors and Contributors      By (author) B Brothers Grimm
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 292,Width 241
ISBN/Barcode 9789888240821
ClassificationsDewey:398.2
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher mineditionUS
Imprint mineditionUS
Publication Date 8 July 2021
Publication Country Hong Kong

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