Hansel and Gretel
Anon9780062644695, Stephen King
Readers rate it 3.8 (13 on Hardcover)
Released Sep 2, 2025 · HarperCollins
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This is Stephen King and Maurice Sendak's reimagining of the classic Grimm fairy tale, presented as a picture book. The story retains the darker elements of the original—abandonment, a threatening witch, peril in the forest—but frames it through the lens of two children's courage and resourcefulness. Sendak's illustrations may soften or intensify the scary elements depending on his artistic choices; without seeing the artwork, the tone is somewhat uncertain. The book rewards bravery and sibling loyalty while addressing mature themes appropriate for older elementary readers.
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The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book. Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things... The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book. Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into the most deliciously daring rendition of the classic Grimm fairy tale yet. But will you find your way back out? With a personal introduction from Stephen King, the beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation. This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and the Brothers Grimm.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- A mix driven
- dark
- Classics
- Fantasy
- Children's audiobooks
- Children's stories
- picture book
- Fairy tales
- Adventure
- misogyny
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ISBN 9780062644695 · HarperCollins