Heidi
- 28 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A retelling of the tale of a Swiss orphan girl living with her grandfather in the mountains who is sent to be a companion to an invalid girl living in a city far away.
Jessie Willcox Smith is celebrated as one of the foremost children's book illustrators, renowned for her sensitive portrayal of childhood moods and expressions. Her evocative artwork, which graced countless magazine covers, established a distinctive style that influenced American nurseries and playrooms. Collaborating with her peers as 'The Red Rose Girls,' she produced enduring images for beloved children's classics. Her remarkable ability to capture the joy and tenderness of youth makes her work a touching and endearing experience for readers.



A retelling of the tale of a Swiss orphan girl living with her grandfather in the mountains who is sent to be a companion to an invalid girl living in a city far away.
Presents a collection of both familiar and lesser known English fairy tales, including "Tattercoats", "Jack and the Beanstalk", and "Mollie Whuppie and the Double-Faced Giant".
Verhalen en versjes uit de 19e eeuw, vooral gekozen vanwege de bijbehorende prenten van bekende illustratoren uit die tijd.