“Hensel and Gretel Ninja Chicks” by Corey Rosen Schwartz

Meet Hensel and Gretel: two ninja chicks that are anything but chicken! In Corey Rosen Schwartz’s latest picture book, these two sisters must use their ninja skills on a winding adventure to save their Papa who has been captured by a cunning fox. This fractured fairy tale depicts Hensel and Gretel learning the art of ninjutsu at the 3 Pigs Dojo and leaving a trail of bread crumbs to try and track down their Papa. Soon the chicks become lost as they grope through a twisted and tangled forest in complete darkness only to be lured inside the fox’s cottage made of yummy corn bread. When invited inside for a quick teriyaki, the chicks soon learn that they are in for trouble and quite the ninja showdown. Can the chicks rise to the challenge before their Papa and Mama end up chicken-pot- pied or stir-fried by the fox? 

With a clever rhyming story line and bright action packed illustrations children of all ages are sure to enjoy this story of empowered sister chicks. A great bedtime or story time selection, children are sure to be engaged and enthralled with this new ninja style take on the traditional Hansel and Gretel fairy tale.

Check out other books by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Dan Santat as well!

--Alison R., Headquarters