“They walked until it grew too dark to see . . . they were cold, and sad, and scared of bears and of wolves and other things in the forest that might eat children.” Background on “ Hansel and Gretel.” Inspiration for this retelling. Bibliography. Black-and-white illustrations done in India ink and reproduced using a five-color process.
A wide variety of novels and accessible nonfiction for younger elementary readers who love a good story comprise this category of 12 books per year. The focus in these titles is primarily on the text, though some novels may feature illustration.