Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King, illustrated by Maurice Sendak
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"Sometimes a book lands in your lap that feels like a gift you didn’t know you needed, and Stephen King’s Hansel and Gretel, with haunting, gorgeous illustrations by the late Maurice Sendak, is exactly that. Both familiar and unsettling, this retelling is deliciously creepy, slyly funny and brimming with wonder. King’s spare narration gives the classic tale a pulse, while Sendak’s art brings the darkness and wonder to life in a way only he could. It’s rare to see two legends so perfectly in sync. This isn’t just a picture book – it’s a treasure, an event, a must-read. (For ages 6 and up)"
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