Hansel & Gretel

by Will Moses and Jacob Grimm

Book Overview

Will Moses, one of America s most beloved folk artists, brings us his charming interpretation of the most enduring of all Grimm Brothers fairy tales, "Hansel & Gretel." Moses playful double-spread... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399242341
• ISBN13: 9780399242342
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.5" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Classic fairy tale with a dash of the Moses

The artwork of the Moses family has always amazed me, and Will is quick to pick up the tradition. The illustrations to this classic story are bright, detailed, but as folksy as a cabin in the woods. I'm also glad that the original words of the Brothers Grimm were kept--kids don't get the full effect of the story anymore. My students were hooked and I was captivated as well by this timeless fairy tale.

Amazing

Depressing and exciting this book is a masterpiece. The plot flowed sleekly along like molten glass, as my brain swam in wonder. The plot in this book was so intricate that it magnified everything, Hansel's and Gretel's step mother's felony, and the witch's sordid attitude towards kids, and of coarse the fathers innocence. The illustrations in this book were miraculously dazzling, and flowed with the words like how skis flow with the snow. The illustrations were so elaborately drawn that it exuded feeling. Will Moses, discriminating and abstract, knows how to write. My eyes throbbed, iris stretching, pupils engulfing. The book "Hansel and Gretel," a delectable accumulation of sugar, is superb. The two unfortunate kids are truly burdened. When the final page was turned my eyes were frozen on the words, ensnared in marvel. by Jacoby

NEW LIFE FOR HANSEL & GRETEL

Some of us have been fortunate enough to visit the Mount Nebo Gallery & Farm in Eagle Bridge, New York where artist Will Moses works. It is here in the 200 year old white farmhouse where his great-grandmother, Anna Mary Robertson Moses, known as Grandma Moses, began her career that he continues the family tradition of creating warm, endearing folk art paintings that are recognized throughout the world. Those who have not made the pilgrimage to the tiny town of Eagle Bridge are fortunate that he illustrates children's books so that we and our young ones can enjoy his unique works of art. While some may think of the classic fairy tale of Hansel & Gretel as a rather dark story, it is not in the hands of Will Moses. It is rather a coming of age tale, and a reminder that good does win out over evil. It is also a story of courage, survival and love as Hansel leaves a trail of pebbles so that they may find their way out of the dark forest to their home. Of course, as we know their cruel stepmother, would again try to abandon the children in the forest but this time Hansel had no pebbles to mark their trail. Their trials, tribulations eventual happy ending are known to all, but not to the next generation. Thanks to Will Moses the story of Hansel & Gretel has been given new life. Highly recommended. - Gail Cooke