Hansel and Gretel: An Instant #1 NYT Bestselling Fairy Tale Book for Children Ages 6 and Up

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. 

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062644696
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062644695
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7+ years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.2 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #3,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #75 in Children’s Spine-Chilling Horror #87 in Children’s Folk Tales & Myths (Books) #191 in Children’s Classics
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