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A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a retelling of the famous children's "fairy" tale, first presented by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the early 19th century. A young mother has to guess a gnome's name (he had been spinning straw into gold for her) in order to prevent him from taking her new-born babe. This book was a 1987 Caldecott Honor book (i.e., a runner-up to the Medal winner) for best illustrations in a book for children. Paul Zelinsky did considerable research to follow the original version of the tale and his art reflects the time period of the story. It is a beautiful book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Zelinsky's artwork makes this. The miller's daughter and Rumplestiltskin are very well rendered (interesting how the former's features reflect careworn stress in some of the scenes) and the style of the interiors have echoes of miniatures from mediaeval illuminated manuscripts. Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This retelling of Rumplestiltskin has fabulous illustrations (especially those depicting the gold) and is wonderfully told. It also manages to make the flaws in the original story (the rupulsiveness of the "king") less gruesome. Don't leave home without it (our family, whose youngest member is fifteen, is about to buy a second copy)!
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A Confusing Grimm Brothers Tale with Beautiful Illustrations
This version of Rumpelstiltskin is based on the second edition of the Grimms' work in 1819, with some language from later versions and a few additions by Mr. Zelinsky. Read more
Published on 11 May 2004 by Donald Mitchell
Fantastic Illustrations! Great text!
This is a terrific version of the classic story. The illustrations are captivating and the text is wonderful. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 1998
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