Freedom to roam in the high Swiss Alps brings great happiness in this story of Heidi and her unusual childhood high up in the Swiss Alps. When Heidi’s parents die, she is sent to live with her grandfather high up in the mountains. Everyone in the village is frightened of grandfather but Heidi soon gets used to his gruff ways and loves his simple way of life tending the goats. Summer and winter, Heidi helps her grandfather and plays outdoors, sometimes with Peter who herds his goats nearby. When interfering adults try to make changes, including taking Heidi away from her beloved home in the mountains, Heidi soon shows the restoring and healing powers of her special childhood.
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First published in 1880, the storyy of Heidi is as fresh today as it was when it was written. It's impossible not to love the little girl who scrambles through mountain meadows with the goats and Peter, bring joy (and soft rolls) to the blind grandmother, helps Klara learn to walk again, and restores hoe and love to Grandfater. Now this beloved story has been adapted for young children - children Heidi's age. Published in cooperation with the esteemed Swiss publisher, North Southm and illustrated with glowing watercolours by the internationally accliamed artist Maja Dusíková, this beautiful picture book is sure to become a favourite.