My daughter requests this book every night before bed and loves to finish each page herself (although she can't yet read).
Also mythologically correct about the elves not returning after they're given new clothes!

Smashing!


A classic children's story   January 10, 2004
An absolute classic! A really good example of this story by Jacob Grimm.


Superb book as a bedtime story   June 14, 2001
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

My 3 year old girl loves this book, and I must admit, so do I. As a book to read at bedtime, its perfect. Firstly it reads nicely - there's quite a bit of rhyme in the text, so after a couple of readings it starts to roll off the tongue quite fluidly. Secondly, the story content is just right - not too scary like Red Riding Hood - a nice happy-ending tale. Thirdly, the book looks and feels good - nice size, hardback but not heavy, and good colourful illustrations.

All in all, just right for bedtime - certainly the one I choose off the bookshelf whenever daddy is allowed to choose!!