The Timeless Swiss Classic Told in Pictures Heidi, with more than 50 million copies sold around the world, is one of the bestselling books of all time. Swiss illustrator Carole Aufranc, has captured the timeless classic of the girl in the Alps in a series of only 30 simple and beautiful illustrations. Follow Heidi and her grandfather in the mountains amongst their goats, then on to her challenges far away, and finally her triumphant return. This version will delight anyone who loves Heidi as well as those who haven’t yet gotten the chance to hear her heartwarming story.