Mother Holly

Two sisters, kind, industrious Rose & vain, lazy Blanche, experience two very different adventures when each tumbles down a well & into the magical world of Mother Holly. Rose's journey begins accidentally, but because of her generosity to all she meets along the way & her hard work for ugly but kind Mother Holly, she returns home in a shimmering gown covered in gold. Envious of Rose's good fortune, Blanche decides to visit Mother Holly herself, but her pride, laziness, & foul temper earn her an apt & well-deserved punishment. This retelling of this little-known tale by the Brothers Grimm offers children a satisfying new ending that demonstrates how, with help, redemption is possible. The intricately detailed illustrations are pure enchantment.Stewig, John Warren is the author of 'Mother Holly', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422355534 and ISBN 1422355535.