The real story of what happened to Hansel and Gretel in the forest is told inthis "diary" written by Gretel that features flaps to lift, tabs to pull, andzany pop-ups. Full-color illustrations.

When Sol and Connie Blink move to Grand Creek, one of the first people to welcome them is an odd older woman, Fay Holaderry, and her friendly dog, Swift, who carries a very strange bone in his mouth. Sol knows a lot more than the average eleven-year-old, so when he identifies the bone as human, he and Connie begin to wonder if their new neighbor is up to no good. In a spine-tingling adventure that makes them think twice about who they can trust, Sol and Connie discover that solving mysteries can be a dangerous game—even for skilled junior sleuths.

A wicked witch marries their father, and uses her magic to turn Hansel's and Gretel's world upside down. When they are left in the woods by their parents, Hansel and Gretel find their way home despite an encounter with another wicked witch.

In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches. Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.

*Not for Children- This is an Adult Fairy Tale* In Fairyville nothing is simple. Not when magic runs as amok as the trolls, fairies and dwarves do. Gretel only wanted to find her brother who'd been traded to the Queen of Hearts. Okay, and maybe find the prince who haunts her dreams. But first she's got to outsmart a giant, outmaneuver some horny dwarves and survive the sinister plans of a big bad wolf. She isn't the only one surfing in uncharted territory as both Prince Albert and her brother Hansel run into their own issues. Namely escaping a BDSM loving Queen and some Jinn's with evil on their minds. Toss in a wise-cracking green donkey with an attitude and an not so old lady living in a shoe and its wonder anyone can get anywhere, much less find their true loves. Even when it seems everything comes full circle, Cinderella finds her Beast... truly transformed into one! Will anything get settled in Fairyville or will the wily wicked continue to cause chaos and prevent any happily ever afters?

The story of Hansel & Gretel who wandered away from home into the great woods. They were lost and hungry. They came upon a cookie and candy house. The home of an old lady or witch. She fed them but also gave them chores around her house.

The first Grimm tale illustrated by 1998 Caldecott medalist Paul O. Zelinsky is once again available in hardcover. Originally published in 1984, Zelinsky's paintings for Hansel and Gretel are as compelling as his later work and will captivate readers with their mysterious beauty, emotional power, and brilliant originality. Each spread brings to life a world as rich and real as our own—detailed, colorful, sensual—yet filled with the unearthly shadowed magic of the Hansel and Gretel folktale. Whether portraying the fear and anguish of children abandoned by their parents, the delicious sumptuousness of a candy house, or the joy of being reunited with one's family, the artist captures the subtle nuances of emotion and the tactile quality of the physical world with exquisite accuracy and elegance.The hauntingly spare retelling of this perennial favorite by the poet Rika Lesser perfectly complements the vivid storytelling of Zelinsky's artwork. Once again this gifted artist gives us a unique interpretation of a beloved fairy tale, allowing us to both see it anew and rediscover its eternal truths.

Perform this script about what really happened between Hansel and Gretel and Esmerelda the witch.

Hansel and Gretel were siblings and great friends who love adventures--and sweets--just as much as any kid you know. So, when they stumbled upon a scrumptious-looking house in the woods, they listened to their tummies rather than their smart minds. The witch who made the house knew that little children love sweets--but she'd forgotten that lost children can be very clever and very brave. Read along as this classic Grimm fairytale and story about teamwork comes to life in a most adorable fashion.