Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This classic version of Hansel and Gretel is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful new illustrations of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.An essential part of any child''s bookshelf, Ladybird Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasure forever.