Hansel and Gretel
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Picture Book · Ages 6–+ · 2025

Hansel and Gretel

By Stephen King, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

Two children venture into a perilous forest. Can they escape its dark grip?

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48 pages
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In a chilling twist on a classic tale, two children find themselves trapped in a sinister forest. As they navigate its shadowy depths, danger lurks at every turn. Will their courage be enough to lead them home, or will the forest's secrets consume them? Discover a haunting journey where bravery and fear collide, leaving you to wonder if escape is truly possible.

From the publisher

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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Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
6–99+
Audience
Picture
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Published
September 2, 2025
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062644695

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