Snow White and Rose Red: Story by the Brothers Grimm

Snow White and Rose Red are two lovely girls named for the colors of the beautiful roses that grow in their garden... They live in a small cottage in the woods with their mother and spend their days playing in the meadows, looking for flowers and butterflies, or helping their mother with household chores. One night there is a knock on the door of the cottage. To everyone's surprise, it is a big black bear. Snow White and Rose Red are frightened, but their mother is kind to the gentle bear. Soon they are all friends. The bear never forgets this nice family and one day repays their kindness. This beloved tale bu the Brothers Grimm has been told and retold for many generations. This lovely adaptation, beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney, make the story's humor and charm come to life.