An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!
An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller!
The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest is reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book.
Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author of The Long Walk, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are," guide you into the most deliciously daring rendition of the classic Grimm fairy tale yet. But will you find your way back out?
With a personal introduction from Stephen King, the beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with The Maurice Sendak Foundation. This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and the Brothers Grimm.
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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.
Review topics: ["gift","artwork","treats","kids"].
"Stephen King's words framed by Maurice Sendak's art? Of course it's 5-stars! King explains in an author's note that he was invited to write the text based on Sendak's art for the opera version of Hansel and Gretel. King modernized the language, changed a tad of the original tale, and gives us this satisfying new version of the classic."
"A gorgeous collector’s book for fans of Stephen King and/or Maurice Sendak. While technically a picture book, this book will be enjoyed more by adults. With illustrations that Sendak made for set and costume designs for an opera back in the 1990’s, the artwork sometimes feels like a placeholder and may not hold the attention of kids. But the combination of King and Sendak is an enormous treat for adult readers."
"Stephen King was asked to rewrite and adapt the classic Grimm's fairy tale to the pictures drawn by Sendak years ago for an opera. It is an interesting collaboration that is really not for little ones to hear at bedtime, although it does have a happier ending than the supposed original. I guess the fact that I purchased this book even though I do not have little ones in my family shows that I am a true Stephen King fan!"
"I'm a huge fan of everything Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are, Little Bear, Chicken Soup with Rice, etc). And now combined with Stephen King's love for creepy storytelling, it made for such a fun picture book. Great gift for adults looking to give a kid their first Maurice Sendak picture book. A great addition to the collection!"
"I don’t want to spoil the connection, but if you’re a Dark Tower obsessed freak, like myself, this has a tie-in that you’ll discover for yourself as you read King’s text. Highly recommended for DT obsessed folk."
