Hansel and Gretel: a beautiful illustrated version of the classic fairytale

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The illustrations were eerie, ghostly, old-timey, and were my favourite part of this tale. It felt like this story was more about the pictures, and the simplistic writing served only to string said images together, but the images themselves didn’t tell enough of the story to stand completely alone. Best-selling author Neil Gaiman and fine artist Lorenzo Mattotti join forces to create Hansel & Gretel, a stunning book that’s at once as familiar as a dream and as evocative as a nightmare. Mattotti’s sweeping ink illustrations capture the terror and longing found in the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Gaiman crafts an original text filled with his signature wit and pathos that is sure to become a favorite of readers everywhere, young and old.

Hansel and Gretel Standard Edition (A Toon Graphic): Gaiman Hansel and Gretel Standard Edition (A Toon Graphic): Gaiman

This best-selling author and fine artist have created a stunning book that's at once as familiar as a dream and as evocative as a nightmare. Mattotti's sweeping ink illustrations capture the terror and longing found in the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Gaiman crafts an original text filled with his signature wit and pathos that is sure to become a favorite of readers everywhere, young and old.This version of Hansel & Gretel by Neil Gaiman has to be one of my favorites. I loved that it stays close to the original Grimm version and preserves the chilling details... Gaiman did a splendid job when he retold Sleeping Beauty ( The Sleeper and the Spindle) so I was excited at the idea of another classic being twisted by his mind.

Hansel and Gretel: A TOON Graphic by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads Hansel and Gretel: A TOON Graphic by Neil Gaiman | Goodreads

There's so much to sink your teeth into, not to mention the huge library of supporting resources for each new text type. Twist the text and make the same old stories take your learning further. Example guided reading questions for the story include: so berichtet das Nachwort dieses kleinen Buchs – wurde „Hänsel & Gretel“ von den Gebrü-dern Grimm das erste Mal in „Kinder- und Haushaltssagen“ veröffentlicht, im ersten Band ihrer Sammlung. Ihren Ursprung soll sie allerdings in der großen Hungersnot von 1315 gehabt haben. 2007 dann brachten Neil Gaiman und Lorenzo Mattotti zur Feier einer Aufführung von „Hänsel & Gretel“ im Metropolitan Opera House dieses Buch heraus.The Brothers Grimm wrote the original fairy tale. Can you find out what other stories they wrote? If you could interview them today, what questions would you like to ask them? Today, when the oven is hot enough, we will roast your brother," said the old woman. "But do not be sad. I will give you his bones to chew, little one." Today, when the oven is hot enough, we will roast your brother,” she announces to Gretel. “But do not be sad. I will give you his bones to chew, little one.” Imagine that you were taken into a forest. What is it like? How would you describe it?? (see Resources below)