Heidi

by Loretta Krupinski (Adapter, Illustrator), Johanna Spyri

Krupinski has recreated Spyri's beloved story in a stunning picture book version that's just right for a younger reading audience. Capturing Heidi's unforgettably beautiful alpine world with lavish paintings, Krupinski also breathes new life into the favorite cast of characters, from Heidi's grandfather and Peter the goatherd to sickly Klara and Heidi herself. Full color.

Genres: Picture Books, Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Loretta Krupinski (1940) is the author/illustrator of many cherished books for children and adults. Working for many years as an illustrator and graphic designer, Loretta has chosen to pursue a dual career as a maritime artist as well as an author and illustrator of books for children. She has won numerous awards for both. Among her 27 children's books are Dear Rebecca, Winter is Here by Jean Craighead George, The Old Ladies Who Liked Cats by Carol Greene, The Royal Mice: The Sword and the Horn, How a Seed Grows, by Helene J. Jordan, and her own Bluewater Journal: The Voyage of the Sea Tiger, and Pirate Treasure.
Living on the coast of Main as a studio painter, Loretta prefers to paint local harbors and classic wood boats. Her love of Maine has prompted special interest in historical paintings of the maritime industry. As a sailor herself, she has come to know first hand the subjects she chooses to paint. Her latest treasures, A Maine Artist's Garden Journal and Looking Astern: An Artist's View of Main's Historic Working Waterfronts are true labors of love and have received much aclaim.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

50 11/24/14 Beautiful book! Great moral story with sweet characters. Definitely makes you want to visit Switzerland and dance around on the mountains. I enjoyed the simply stated but deeply theological explanation of suffering and charity.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like it.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent illustrations! Now we want to read the whole story.