The classic story of a little orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.

At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy grey eyebrows. She loves her life in the mountains, playing in the sunshine and growing up amongst the goats and birds. But one terrible day, Heidi is collected by her aunt and is made to live with a new family in town. Heidi can't bear to be away from her grandfather; can she find a way back up the mountain, where she belongs?

Little Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the Alps and she quickly learns to love her new life. But her strict aunt decides to send her away again to live in the town. Heidi cannot bear being away from the mountains and is determined to return to the happiness of life with her grandfather. With a delightfully nostalgic introduction by award-winning author, Eva Ibbotson.

When Heidi, an orphan, goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, no one can imagine the solitary old man caring for a child. But the two grow to love each other, and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri's charming story--and spirited heroine--have won hearts for more than a century.

The beloved story of an orphaned girl living in the Swiss Alps is now available in an unabridged, illustrated cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.'s Children's Signature Clothbound Classics series.

When Heidi's parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather, who lives alone in the Swiss Alps. Heidi thrives in the mountains as she plays with the mountain goats, picks wildflowers, makes new friends, and brightens her grandfather's life. Then Heidi is taken away to serve as a companion to a lonely girl. Will she ever get back to the mountains and people she loves so much?

This edition contains Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass. It is illustrated throughout by Sir John Tenniel, whose drawings for the books add so much to the enjoyment of them. Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Red Queen and the White Rabbit all make their appearances, and are now familiar figures in writing, conversation and idiom. So too are Carroll's delightful verses such as The Walrus and the Carpenter and the inspired jargon of that masterly Wordsworthian parody, The Jabberwocky.

When Heidi's parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather who lives alone in the Swiss Alps. The townspeople worry that such a young girl has been left with a bad-tempered hermit. But Heidi thrives in the mountains and loves living with her grandfather. She is happiest playing with the mountain goats, picking wildflowers, and making friends. Then Heidi is taken away to serve as a companion to a lonely woman. Will she ever get back to the people and the mountains she loves so much?

Johanna Spyri's timeless classic from the Alps, told in beautiful illustrations by a Swiss papercut artist

Heidi, with more than 50 million copies sold around the world, is one of the bestselling books of all time. A global treasure, Heidi was inscribed on the International Memory of the World Register of UNESCO in 2023.

For the first time, Swiss illustrator, Carole Aufranc, has captured the timeless classic of the girl in the Alps in a series of only 30 simple and beautiful illustrations. The illustrated adaptation will excite young readers as they follow Heidi and her uncle in the mountains amongst their goats, then on to her challenges far away, and finally her triumphant return. This version will delight anyone who loves Heidi as well as those who haven't yet gotten the chance to hear her heartwarming story.

If you enjoy books with great heroines, then Heidi is for you!

Little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him but she brings happiness to all she meets. When Heidi is collected by her aunt to live with a new family, she can't bear to be away. Will she ever return to her true home and her beloved grandfather?

Not only does this edition have the complete, unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most out of the story, and gives lots of recommendations for other books you might enjoy.

An unabridged classic - with original colour illustrations.

Heidi, the story of a free-spirited, loving child, will be a favourite among children who love mountains.

I would rather be with my grandfather in the Alps than anywhere on earth. - Heidi, in Heidi.

I want to go about like the light-footed goats. - Heidi, in Heidi.

A unique children's classic, set in the pure air of the Alps.

Within minutes of being dropped off high up in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather, whom she has just met, Heidi declares I want to go about like the light-footed goats! while the grumpy elderly man grudgingly mutters, She's not lacking in intelligence. So begins the adventures of this cheerful five-year-old orphan, and the story of the power of a child's love to heal and transform those around her. Soon, however, Heidi is wrenched from this idyllic life and plunged into a job in the city and difficult challenges. Heidi, like Anne of Green Gables, is an unforgettable children's classic, and one of the very few from Switzerland.

Heidi has delighted generations of children and those who read to them. This lavishly illustrated edition contains twenty-one large original colour illustrations as well as many smaller ones and delightful monochrome drawings. The translation, in clear pure English, designed to be read aloud, captures Johanna Spyri's delight in mountain scenes, the ways of children, and the pure air of the Alps.

Features of this edition:

- Well-spaced generous 11-point font that will be a pleasure for children and adults to read.

- 66 original illustrations, including 21 large colour illustrations.

The beloved story of an orphan living in the Swiss Alps is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that's a perfect gift for today's young readers.
When Heidi's parents die and she can no longer live with her aunt, she must stay with her ill-tempered grandfather, who lives alone in the Swiss Alps. Heidi thrives in the mountains as she plays with the mountain goats, picks wildflowers, and makes new friends. Then Heidi is taken away to serve as a companion to a lonely girl. Will she ever get back to the mountains she loves so much?
This heartwarming tale is now available in a collectible hardcover edition, complete with black-and-white interior illustrations that bring the story to life.

Little Heidi's life takes a turn for the better when she's left under the care of her loving grandfather in the beautiful Swiss Alps. In the crisp mountain air and the company of her beloved goats, Heidi grows beautiful and strong. But her life is shaken up when she's sent to the city to live with another little girl who's in need of company. Travel with Heidi as she journeys to the big city, finds new friends and family, and discovers true happiness.

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition of Johanna Spyri's Heidi is the perfect addition to any bookshelf.

As a young orphan, Heidi is brought to live with her gruff grandfather in the Swiss Alps. There, the bright and cheerful girl soon wins his heart and befriends their neighbours, including the young goatherd, Peter.

One of the bestselling books ever written, Heidi tells the heart-warming story of a young girl growing up in the mountains, her experiences of unfamiliar city life while caring for a sickly child named Clara, and the lessons she learns along the way.

Complete your library with HarperCollins Children's Classics.

Heidi is a work of children's fiction published in 1881 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri, originally published in two parts as Heidi's years of learning and travel and Heidi makes use of what she has learned. It is a novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather's care, in the Swiss Alps. It was written as a book for children and those who love children. Heidi is one of the best-selling books ever written and is among the best-known works of Swiss literature.

Die beiden Kinderb cher Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre und Heidi kann brauchen, was es gelernt hat der Schweizer Autorin Johanna Spyri (1827-1901) aus den Jahren 1880 und 1881 geh ren zu den bekanntesten Kinderb chern der Welt. Mit ihren Heidi-B chern schuf Johanna Spyri ein noch heute weit verbreitetes romantisches und idealtypisches Bild der Schweiz. Inhalt: - Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre: In dem im Jahre 1880 im Verlag von Friedrich Andreas Perthes, Gotha, erschienenen ersten Heidi-Roman wird erz hlt, wie das Waisenm dchen Heidi zu ihrem einsiedlerischen Grossvater auf eine Alp oberhalb von Maienfeld (Kanton Graub nden) gebracht wird, wo es in Zukunft leben soll. Ihre Tante Dete hatte bisher die Aufsicht, nachdem ihre Mutter gestorben war. Sie bringt sie zum Alp hi, der zun chst wenig begeistert ist, sich aber dann an Heidi gew hnt und ihr das Leben angenehm macht. Heidi lernt den Geissenpeter kennen, einen Ziegenhirten in ihrem Alter, mit dem sie regelm ssig hoch auf die Alpen wandert, wo die Ziegen aus dem Dorf weiden... - Heidi kann brauchen, was es gelernt hat: Heidi ist zur ckgekehrt zum Alp hi. Der ist dar ber so froh, dass er nach Jahrzehnten zum ersten Mal wieder die Kirche im D rfli aufsucht, wor ber die Dorfbewohner erstaunt, aber erfreut sind. Er setzt sein Haus im D rfli wieder instand, damit Heidi den Winter dort verbringen und die Schule besuchen kann. Heidi berzeugt den Geissenpeter, lesen zu lernen. Im folgenden Jahr hofft Heidi, dass Klara sie endlich besuchen kann. Aber erst kommt nur der Herr Doktor, um die Lage zu kl ren...

The story of an irrepressible orphan girl in the Swiss Alps, written in 1881, has long been one of the most beloved and best-selling children's classics in the world. This hardcover edition features a gilt spine, a silk ribbon marker, and beautiful full-color illustrations by Austrian artist William Sharp.

Heidi's story begins when she is orphaned at the age of five and sent to live with her reclusive, embittered grandfather on a mountainside above a Swiss village. Heidi's grandfather has been estranged from the villagers for years and he resents the child's arrival, but she wins his affection with her enthusiasm and cheer. Her rural idyll is cruelly interrupted, however, when her aunt sends her to the city to be a hired companion to a wealthy girl in a wheelchair. Clara is delighted by her new friend, but the family's strict housekeeper tries to repress Heidi's high spirits and the girl begins to waste away, pining for her mountain home. The resolution of Heidi's dilemma transforms the lives of everyone around her and has entranced readers for generations with its vision of the joys of country life and the power of love and friendship.

CORNELLI, A Story of the Swiss Alps Many writers have suffered injustice in being known as the author of but one book. Such has been the fate of Johanna Spyri, the Swiss authoress, whose reputation is mistakenly supposed to rest on her story of Heidi. To be sure, Heidi is a book that in its field can hardly be overpraised. But the present story is possessed of a deeper treatment of character, combined with equal spirit and humor of a different kind. Cornelli, the heroine, suffers temporarily from the unjust suspicion of her elders, a misfortune which, it is to be feared, still occurs frequently in the case of sensitive children.

Obra capital de Johanna Spyri, una de las autoras suizas más queridas para varias generaciones de lectores. La novela narra las aventuras de una niña huérfana en los Alpes, donde vive con su huraño abuelo, y en Fráncfort, donde pone patas arriba la ordenada existencia de la familia Sesemann. Basada en parte en vivencias de la infancia de la autora, Heidi es un canto a la vida, la naturaleza, la tradición y el optimismo, vistos a través de los ojos inocentes de uno de los personajes más tiernos y encantadores que ha dado la literatura.

Johanna Spyri is one of Switzerland's most beloved authors. In this classic, she narrates the adventures of an orphaned girl in the Alpes that lives with her reclusive grandfather. Her story continues in Frankfurt, where she introduces spontaneity into the organized life of the Sesemann family. The novel is partially based on Spyri's own childhood. Heidi is a celebration of life, nature, tradition, and optimism, all seen through the innocent eyes of a beloved literary character.

Heidi, an illustrated edition of Johanna Spyri's timeless classic, transports readers to the Swiss Alps, where the titular character, an orphaned girl, navigates themes of belonging, innocence, and the healing powers of nature. Spyri's prose is imbued with a lyrical quality, rich imagery, and vivid characterizations that breathe life into her pastoral setting. This edition not only preserves the original narrative's charm but enhances it with exquisite illustrations that further underscore the emotional depth and the idyllic landscape which shape young Heidi's adventures. Johanna Spyri, born in 1827 in Switzerland, drew inspiration from her own rural upbringing and the rugged beauty of her homeland. Her experiences during the tumultuous socio-political changes of the 19th century have imparted a sense of nostalgia in her writing, reflecting an urgent embrace of home and family. Heidi's enduring message of resilience and the quintessential search for love and belonging resonate strongly with Spyri's own values and aspirations for her readers. This illustrated edition of Heidi is a must-read for both young and mature audiences alike, as it invites readers to rediscover the magic of childhood wonder and the importance of connection to nature. A remarkable tale that has transcended generations, this book is ideal for those seeking profound lessons wrapped in a captivating narrative.

An unabridged classic - with original colour illustrations.

Heidi, the story of a free-spirited, loving child, will be a favourite among children who love mountains.

I would rather be with my grandfather in the Alps than anywhere on earth. - Heidi, in Heidi.

I want to go about like the light-footed goats. - Heidi, in Heidi.

A unique children's classic, set in the pure air of the Alps.

Within minutes of being dropped off high up in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather, whom she has just met, Heidi declares I want to go about like the light-footed goats! while the grumpy elderly man grudgingly mutters, She's not lacking in intelligence. So begins the adventures of this cheerful five-year-old orphan, and the story of the power of a child's love to heal and transform those around her. Soon, however, Heidi is wrenched from this idyllic life and plunged into a job in the city and difficult challenges. Heidi, like Anne of Green Gables, is an unforgettable children's classic, and one of the very few from Switzerland.

Heidi has delighted generations of children and those who read to them. This lavishly illustrated edition contains twenty-one large original colour illustrations as well as many smaller ones and delightful monochrome drawings. The translation, in clear pure English, designed to be read aloud, captures Johanna Spyri's delight in mountain scenes, the ways of children, and the pure air of the Alps.

Features of this edition:

- Well-spaced generous 11-point font that will be a pleasure for children and adults to read.

- 66 original illustrations, including 21 large colour illustrations.

Where did you live with your grandfather, Heidi? Up on the mountain. That wasn't very amusing; rather dull at times, eh? No, no, it was beautiful, beautiful Little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather Alm-Uncle at his remote house high up in the mountains. She soon begins to love her life there and makes friends with Peter, the goatherd, and his grandmother. With time, the mountain inhabitants grow more and more attached to her. But one terrible day, she is suddenly shipped off to Frankfurt to be companion to the physically disabled daughter of a wealthy family. Although the two girls become friends, Heidi soon turns homesick and yearns for her grandfather. Will she be able to return to the Alps and live the life she dreams of? Johanna Spyri was born in Switzerland. She is the author of many novels but is best known for her book Heidi. Born in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, Spyri spent several summers as a child in the area around Chur in Graub nden, the setting she later used in her novels.