<DIV>Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told. "Children...love the story for its mystery, and its familiarity. Adults will find that, like most classic fairy tales, this one rewards periodic rethinking." --<i>New York Times Book Review</i> "Zelinsky's smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light." -- <i>School Library Journal</i></div>