Hansel and Gretel
10 pages · 2 min · ages 5+
Based on: German (Brothers Grimm)
Father and the children walk today. The forest is green and bright. They look for pretty wild flowers. Hansel finds a small blue stone. Gretel skips down the narrow path. Father smiles at his happy children.
A colorful butterfly flutters by. The children follow its golden wings. They walk deep into the trees. Soon, the old path is gone. The woods feel big and quiet. Hansel holds his sister's hand tight.
They see something through the leaves. It is a house made of cake. The roof is pink sugar frosting. The windows are clear lemon drops. It looks very scrumptious and sweet. They have never seen such things.
Gretel tastes a small cookie shingle. Hansel nibbles on a candy door. Suddenly, the front door swings open. A tall lady walks outside. She wears a tall, purple hat. She looks very grumpy and cross.
Who is eating my sweet house? The Enchantress has a loud voice. She lives alone in the woods. She does not like visitors much. The children feel a little scared. They stand tall and look up.
Hansel speaks with a steady voice. We are sorry, he says softly. Gretel smiles at the grumpy lady. They do not run away now. They show the Enchantress their kindness. Her face begins to look softer.
We can help you bake, Gretel says. The Enchantress looks very surprised. No one ever offers to help. She invites the children inside. The kitchen is full of flour. They find many large wooden spoons.
They mix the luscious dough together. The oven smells like sweet cinnamon. They make bread and honey cakes. The Enchantress laughs for the first time. She is not lonely anymore. They are a great baking team.
Father calls out from the trees. He has searched for a long time. He finds the house of candy. Hansel and Gretel run to him. He hugs his brave children tight. Everyone feels very safe and warm.
They open a grand forest bakery. Animals come for the fragrant treats. The Enchantress is a kind friend. They share cake with everyone. The forest is a happy place. Life is sweet for them all.