The Three Robbers

The Three Robbers (NAPSA)—Oneof the world’s most renowned authors is about to be rediscovered and embraced by a new generation of children. “The Three Robbers” (Phaidon Press, $16.95) by Tomi Ungereris a new English-language edition of one of the world’s most beloved children’s picture booksofall time. Written in the same era as the delightfully dark classic “Where fo AG wD Oneof the most beloved children’s books by a world-famous author has been republished for a new generation. the Wild Things Are,” “The Three Robbers”will spook and excite the imagination of children ages 4 and up. The book wasalso just recently madeinto an animated film. An enchanting woven sequence of engaging text and unforgettable illustrations tells the story of three black-clad robbers who hold up a carriage only to find an orphan inside whois on her wayto live with a wicked aunt. Quite unex- pectedly, the robbers are charmed by the little girl and she inspires them to use their riches for good. Ungerer is a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, known as the Nobel Prize of children’s literature. To learn more, visit www.phaidon.com/ thethreerobbers.