A classic Grimm's fairy tale about the power of sisterly love! When six unfortunate brothers are turned into swans by an evil witch, their heart-broken sister vows to break the spell by sewing six shirts from starflowers and promising not to utter a word, or make a sound?not even a laugh?for six long years. This beautiful story was popular long before Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm put it into print. The captivating illustrations by Gerda Raidt will make this beloved classic a story time favourite. AGES: 4-8 AUTHOR: Gerda Raidt was born in Germany. She studied illustration at the Burg Giebichenstein Art School and later at Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig, studying under the award-winning graphic artist/professor Volker Pfuller. She works as a free-lance illustrator. Jacob and Wilhem Grimm were born in Germany in the 1780s. They were scholars and are best known today for their captivating fairy tales. Colour illustrations
