Hansel and Gretel by Rika Lesser; Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)
'An unsurpassable presentation of the ancient fairy tale.' - Publishers Weekly Abandoned on the forest by their cruel mother and penniless father, Hansel and Gretel nearly starve. But then the pair comes across a sumptuous candy house, occupied by an old woman who has her own reasons for fattening up little children! Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Paul O.Zelinsky's magnificent paintings cast the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel in a new and beautiful light. 'A spare, authentic retelling of the Grimm classic is illustrated with museum-quality pictures executed in jewel-like colors.' - Booklist A 1985 CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK
Call Number: 398.2 L566h 1999
ISBN: 0698114078
Publication Date: 1996-11-12
Saint George and the Dragon by Call Number: 398.2 H666sISBN: 0316367893Publication Date: 1984-10-30Retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings peace and joy to the land.
Story of Jumping Mouse by
Based on a Native American legend, this is the tale of a compassionate, courageous mouse who journeys to a far-off land and becomes a magnificent soaring eagle. "Beautifully written and illustrated."--School Library Journal.
Call Number: 398.2 St45sISBN: 0688019021Publication Date: 1984-03-13
