Age Group: 3 - 6 Years

Description: This folktale follows two sisters with contrasting hearts. Kind Blanche obeys an old witch's instructions and receives riches as reward. Her greedy sister mocks the elderly woman and faces appropriate consequences. A timeless story teaching children about kindness, respect, compassion, and how our treatment of others—especially those less fortunate—determines our true rewards. A Caldecott Honor book (1990).