Mirror, mirror on the wall, Who is the fairest of us all?' The mirror answered. 'Queen, you are full fair, 'tis true, But Snow White is fairer than you. ' So the wicked queen orders a huntsman to take Snow White into the forest, kill her and bring back her heart as proof. But she is so lovely that he takes pity on her and spares her. Venturing into the depths of the forst, Snow White finds a little house belonging to a family of dwarves who take her in. However, when the queen discovers that Snow White is still alive she is furious and again takes up her mission to do away with fairest maiden in the land. This classic children's story is retold in freah language of elegance and beauty, which brings this extraordinary, haunting story vividly to life again. With all the grace and grandeur that make Snow White the quitessence of all fairy tales, this version with breathtaking illustrations will be treasured by collectors of all ages.