Heidi (Great Illustrated Classics)

Heidi is a lovely children's book. This Isn't It. Someone has dumbed it down - why it's difficult to know. The original is written in clear, graceful, simple language. There was no need to simplify it. And the illustrations are awful - they look like a dollar store coloring book. DON'T BUY THIS = IT ISN'T THE BOOK!

A while back when I was in my 30's (never mind how long ago that was!) I was sick with the flu, and I found a copy of HEIDI, so I crawled into a nice warm bed and re-read the book -- as an adult. What insight into human nature! And as an adult I appreciated the dry, understated humor. I also appreciated the spiritual insights -- that God will give us what we desire, but sometims uses circumstances we don't like to teach us truths that we couldn't learn otherwise.When I was a girl I was often turned off by what was called "good reading," but for some reason, I enjoyed Heidi and it never seemed sappy or corny.Very much worth reading!

Heidi is a very good book about a girl who is being switched fromfamily to family because nobody really wants her but she teachesa little girl how to walk instead of using a wheelchair and teaches a boy how to read when nobody else believes she can do itbut she does and everybody learns to believe you can do somethingif you just put your mind to it.

This book is a true classic. It's easy and fun to read for children as well as for adults. The way Heidi finds her happiness is a lesson in faith and the power of prayer without being preachy in any way. Having the blues? Curl up on the couch with this book and you'll feel better soon. This one is way up there next to Harry Potter.

The original, unabridged version of Heidi transports you to the Swiss Alps and places you with people who are natural and unaffected. Even the wealthy city dwellers who "employ" Heidi have her best interests at heart. I especially enjoyed how Heidi discovers a personal relationship with God in the midst of her sadness; taught by a caring grandmother.