Paul O. Zelinsky
Paperback | Pages: 40 pages Rating: 4.24 | 16158 Users | 632 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Rumpelstilzchen |
| ISBN: | 0140558640 (ISBN13: 9780140558647) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Rumpelstiltskin |
| Literary Awards: | Caldecott Medal Nominee (1987) |
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Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told."Children...love the story for its mystery, and its familiarity. Adults will find that, like most classic fairy tales, this one rewards periodic rethinking." --New York Times Book Review"Zelinsky's smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light." -- School Library JournalBe Specific About Appertaining To Books Rumpelstiltskin
| Title | : | Rumpelstiltskin |
| Author | : | Paul O. Zelinsky |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 40 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 1996 by Puffin Books (first published July 1st 1986) |
| Categories | : | Childrens. Picture Books. Fantasy. Fairy Tales. Classics |
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Ratings: 4.24 From 16158 Users | 632 ReviewsCritique Appertaining To Books Rumpelstiltskin
This review is going to be a bit different in so far that I am mostly posting general musings about both this story, but more particularly, the Rumpestilzchen type tales in folklore and tradition.RUMPELSTILZCHEN TALESMost of the Rumpelstilzchen type fairy and folktales are basically examples of resourceful women outsmarting a for all intents and purposes demonic presence, an entity who might originally seem helpful, but who is, in fact, only helpful because he/she/it wants to obtain the girls'This version of Rumpelstiltskin is a new version of the classic Brothers Grimm tale that is rewritten by Paul O. Zelinsky and has won the prestigious Caldecott Honor award. Everyone who knows the story of Rumpelstiltskin knows that this book is about how a small man helps a millers daughter with her predicament, but the small man wants a heavy price for his services. Rumpelstiltskin may be a bit too scary for younger children, but older children will definitely enjoy this version of the classic
When a miller convinces the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold, the king seizes the opportunity and captures her. Every evening a little man saves her by magically spinning the gold and getting jewelry in return, and by morning the king is satisfied and let her live. The third night she has nothing left to give, and he wants her unborn child in return for helping her. In her miserable state, she accepts, and when the time comes, she obviously doesn't want to give away her child. He
This is a beyond gorgeous retelling of the classic Rumpelstiltskin. I really enjoyed Zelinskys Rapunzel so I was looking looking forward to this book, and I was not disappointed. I was practically getting lost in the detailed illustrations and the storyline that flowed beautifully with the pictures. An excellent read that I would highly recommend to anyone!
Rumpelstiltskin is one of those fairy tales that I loved reading as a child. This was one of my favorite books not only because of the story but the lovely traditional artwork done in oil painting by the author. In the back of the book there is a two page commentary explaining the history of the fairy tale. Not many people know this but there are a few versions to the story. This version is a combination of different versions.The story begins with a miller who meets the king on the road and
Rumpelstiltskin, written and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky received a Caldecott honor award in 1987 for this version. I found it displayed in my schools library as part of a fairy tale display section. Rumpelstiltskin is one of Grimms fairy tales. Zelinsky has retold this story in a fresh way that merges text with beautiful illustrations that remind me of oil paintings and capture the late medieval setting. In this version of the fairy tale, a father claims his daughter can spin straw into
Rumpelstiltskin! Who the Hell is that guy?Is he deceitful? Manipulative? Cruel and sly?Does he entice? Does he give offers impossible to refuse?Many choices, For a price, which to choose?Inevitably, everybody will loseAnd when he calls in the debt, one will pay their due'sHe will use words, spells, to totally, BemuseAnd leave one trapped, he aims to, ConfuseIt is written in blood, you have sold your soulFor fame, wealth, reverie, and controlDoes he spin on a yarn, or gold from straw?Just a trick
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