num_pages: 40
description: The hauntingly spare retelling of this perennial favorite by the poet Rika Lesser perfectly complements the vivid storytelling of Paul 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.
language: English
title: Hansel and Gretel
titlecomplete: Hansel and Gretel
genres: Fiction, Family, Picture Books, Folk Tales, Classics, Childrens, Germany, Fantasy, Fairy Tales, Folklore
ratings_count: 2749
awards: awardedAt: 473414400000
name: Caldecott Medal
publisher: Putnam Juvenile