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Gr 3–5—Fairy tales have always inspired great illustrators such as Walter Crane, Leslie Brooke, and Arthur Rackham to enhance the simple and direct narratives and imbue the stories with emotion. Hoffmann does this brilliantly in this beautiful addition to the genre. The large design, illustrated in magnificent color, perfectly complements these seven tales. The frequent use of white space highlights the colorful comical flat figures in "Lucky Hans," as well a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Afterword by Martin Salisbury. Swiss illustrator, printmaker, and artist Hoffmann's retold tales, originally published as seven picture books in Germa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More