Johanna Spyri's classic story is now retold in a beautiful picture book by Susanna Davidson, illustrated by Alan Marks. Little Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss mountains. She loves her life with her grandfather, her friend Peter, and the goats. When she is sent to the city, she dreams of returning to the mountains. An absolute favourite of mine - I was thrilled to find it in picture book form, and done so beautifully.Title: The Story of Heidi
Author: Susanna Davidson (retold by), Johanna Spyri
Illustrator: Alan Marks
ISBN; 9781409551300
Published: 2012
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
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