The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Illustrated by Maren Briswalter

The town of Hamelin is infested with rats. The people are at their wits' end. Then a strange man arrives at the town gates...

The Pied Piper promises to help rid the town of the rats. But will they keep their promise to pay him?

This classic version of the traditional tale is beautifully brought to life by Maren Briswalter's gentle, charming illustrations.

Recommended by the publisher for 4-6 years old, but here at Nest, we might suggest for 5-7 years old. As well, while the illustrations are gentle and charming, the narrative of the Piped Piper, perhaps familiar for those who know it, can be startling for quite sensitive children.

Hardcover, 32 pages with colour illustrations. 294 x 219 mm.

Floris Books, 2014.

Reviews

'This classic version of the traditional tale is beautifully brought to life by Maren Briswalter's gentle illustrations.'
-- Kindling, The Journal for Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Care and Education, Spring 2014

About the Author

Maren Briswalter is an acclaimed German illustrator. She grew up in the former East Germany and trained in Dresden and Offenbach. She has illustrated many children's picture books.