Offered here is a Hansel and Gretel Spring-Up Picture Book Series Activity Book, published by Artcraft Paper Products of Cincinnati, Ohio. Bearing stock number SU-11 and priced at 35 cents, this mid-20th-century children’s activity book features the classic fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” retold for a young audience.
The authorship is credited to Jonas Spilotro, with illustrations by Madeline Ghes, as noted on the front cover. This edition includes 5 three-dimensional pop-up scenes (“spring-ups”), each of which brings to life pivotal moments from the story with vibrant, period-appropriate illustrations.
The cover and interior art are attractively designed, featuring Hansel, Gretel, and characters from the tale alongside candy and storybook motifs. The rear cover is similarly decorated with whimsical candy imagery and publishing details. An exceptional artifact for collectors of vintage children’s books and classic pop-up volumes, especially with all pop-ups intact and functioning.