Heidi

by Corinne Malvern (Illustrator), Johanna Spyri, Elisabeth P. Stork (Translator)

24 page Little Golden Book for children with firm cardboard covers.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Picture Books, Classics, Kids

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Cindy aka "The Book Fairy" · Rating 5 out of 5]

Decent adaption ...

[David Sarkies · Rating 1 out of 5]

A healthy dose of mountain air
16 November 2013

This is an adaptation of another, longer, children's book of the same name, one that I really have had no interest in reading. Even after reading this shortened version of it still have no interest in it. I suspect that this particular book is a girl's book in the same way that Biggles is written mainly for boys.

The story is about a girl, ironically named Heidi, who lives in the Swiss Alps. One day she is sent off to Frankfurt to go to school but she hates Frankfurt because it is a big city and she prefers the quite country and mountain air. In Frankfurt she meets a young lady named Clara who is very sick. In the end she is sent home, but she asks that Clara comes and visits her, which she does, and after spending four weeks in the Swiss Alps she is miraculously cured – end of story.

Okay, the book makes the cure appear to be miraculous, but the suggestion is that all Clara needed was a nice dose of Swiss Alpine air, and some good Swiss Alpine food, to strengthen her and make her healthier. There is probably some truth behind that, though since I am not a doctor and have no knowledge of how to diagnose an illness (despite the fact that we are not given any symptoms) or whether cool, fresh, mountain air can actually heal people. Anyway, that aside, there are lots of books out there that I would like to read, and to be honest with you, the original of this one is basically not one of them.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favourite little golden books when I was little and the kids still love it. Pictures are adorable and the story is simply beautiful. I’ve not read the original though, so can’t comment on how it compares.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such sweet illustrations to go along with a summary of the longer novel for smaller children.

[Oana Simona- Ioana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mi-a plăcut foarte mult de Heidi♥️

[Miak · Rating 5 out of 5]

READ THIS BOOK OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!! If you read this book you LOVE it!!

[Melinda Christensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little classic has been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. It is a tale about Heidi, who lived in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather. She loved it there, because of her friend, Peter, the flowers, mountains, and the goats. In the winter, she enjoyed watching her grandfather carve utensils and furniture. She also visited Peter's mother and grandmother. But one day, her aunt came to take her to school in Frankfurt, where she learned to read and visited with her sick little cousin, Clara. Heidi became sick as well, and returned home, where she soon recovered. Clara visited her also, and became well. We should all live in the Swiss Alps, where we will be well and happy forever!

[A B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was rummaging through my bureau (where I store keepsakes and old books instead of clothes) and found my Little Golden Book of "Heidi", which I probably had not opened in 30+ years. What a treat down memory lane to read this again. The illustrations are delightful and stand out even for the Little Golden Books catalogue which were known for lovely artwork. My favorite picture is still Grandfather ladling out milk. The story captures the heart of the full book in an age-appropriate way. If you can find this, it would be a terrific book to read with a young child.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another classic Little Golden Book which I have owned and enjoyed since childhood. The pictures remind me of my youth. And, having read the original Heidi this year, I am surprised by how much they actually got right! Of course a lot of details were lost paring the novel down to this tiny size, but still very enjoyable!

[Lindsey Schultz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adapted from the longer version of Heidi, this shorter story is about a girl that is sent to live with her Grandfather in the Swiss Alps. I think it is an ok story, but would leave up to students if they want to read.

[Sarah W · Rating 3 out of 5]

I fell in love with the original Heidi in sixth grade. This version makes for a cute early picture book.

[Sheila Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember the cover but just not the story

[Dee · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found the story of Heidi to be a bit depressing as a kid, it was about leaving home and being away from the familiar, and those things are scary for a child.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

very simplified version of the story

[Little Seesaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was actually one of my favorites to read as a child. I also loved watching the Shirley Temple movie Heidi. Also, I never realized how much the name Peter is used in children books.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heidi (A Little Golden Book), by Johanna Spyri, Corinne Malvern (Illustrator)
Tough gig for little kids.
Peter sure missed Heidi ***

[Bec · Rating 4 out of 5]

The dear little golden book does a very good job of condensing the story while keeping the spirit of Heidi for little children.

[Greta · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite editions as a child and now my daughter loves it as well. The illustrations really make it magical.

[Rochelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat enjoyable as a refresher/summary of the original story but - of course - severely abridged.