
Written by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm K. Grimm · Translated by Randall Jarrell · Illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert
A princess's beauty sparks a perilous journey in a classic fairy tale.
In a land where beauty is both a blessing and a curse, a princess with lips red as blood, skin white as snow, and hair black as ebony faces a dangerous fate. Her enchanting appearance draws envy and danger, leading her into a world of magic and peril. Will she find safety and happiness, or will her beauty be her downfall? Discover the timeless tale of courage and destiny in this beautifully illustrated retelling of a classic Grimm's fairy tale.
A Caldecott Honor BookNew York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of the YearNew York Times Outstanding Book of the Year A beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic Grimm’s fairy tale about a beautiful princess whose lips were red as blood, skin was white as snow, and hair was as black as ebony.
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