Publisher's Synopsis
A bright, illustrated retelling of the classic children's tale!
Based on one of the most best-selling books ever written, this hopeful feel-good tale is inspiring for all who read it. Long ago, before the Shirley Temple movie, orphaned Heidi was sent to live in the mountains with her grandfather. She is incredibly happy there and spends her days running through the fields, helping her friend Peter tend to the goats. One day, however, her aunt comes and takes her to a large house at the bottom of the mountain, where she could assist with the owner's daughter, the sickly, wheelchair-bound Clara, and receive an education. Clara and Heidi become fast friends, but Heidi soon becomes sick with stress and worry for being away from her beloved mountain and grandfather. Clara and her father bring Heidi back to her beloved grandfather, who suggests Clara stay with them as well, to see if the fresh mountain air could help with her illness. With bright, full-color illustrations and simple text, this picture book is perfect for early readers or as a bedtime story. Introduce your child to the classic story of love and friendship in this new version of Heidi! Introducing a new series from Racehorse for Young Readers! These brightly illustrated and easy-to-read retellings are perfect for introducing your child to classic fairy tales and children's stories. With simple verses and colorful pictures, your child will love to dive into these magical and intriguing stories. Perfect for beginning readers, or for reading as a family or at bedtime, this brand-new series will bring a smile to everyone's face--young or old!
