The town of Hamelin is plagued by rats until a mysterious piper arrives, charming the pests away with his magical flute tunes. But when the ungrateful townspeople refuse to pay him, the piper plays a haunting melody that leads their children dancing out of town in shocking revenge. Henriette Barkow's thoughtful retelling explores promises, fairness, and the consequences of broken trust in this German folktale.

This gripping dual language story from Mantra Lingua's 'Folktales, Myths and Legends' collection captivates with delightful rhymes and vibrant pictures that keep young readers engaged. Ideal for sparking chats about honesty, strangers, and responsibility with Key Stage 1 and 2 children, it's a versatile pick for homes or schools to delve into moral themes and global legends.