Nibble Nibble Mousekin: A Tale of Hansel and Gretel

Children everywhere love the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.Why then retell something so beautifully told? If you are a writer/illustrator like Joan Walsh Anglund, the answer is easy: because you wish to create a thing of beauty and magic. Anglund is best known for her little books and magazinepieces that feature wide-faced children with button noses and dark eyes. This book is a de-parture from her usual style of illustration in that she also creates adults: a father, stepmother, and the wicked old witch. The surrounding woodlands are reminiscent of the Bavarian Black Forest and her gingerbread house is delectable. It will send you out looking for a sugar fix. Children will love this book because it is beautiful, interesting and well-told. Parents will enjoy the positive portrayal of a loving, caring father and two very brave children. Though currently out of print, it may well be available in your local library, if not in tatters (as my copy is) from years of loving use. Enjoy!