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Rapunzel (Caldecott Medal Book) (Hardcover)

by Jacob Grimm (Author), Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: E P Dutton & Co Inc; 1 edition (5 Jun 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0525456074
  • ISBN-13: 978-0525456070
  • Product Dimensions: 31.4 x 23.7 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,022,840 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely story, and a lovely book, 29 Mar 1999
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My six year old daughter loves this romantic tale of love conquering all. The gorgeous pictures add to the enchantment. Look closely for the grey cat! I do not think that this story is age-inappropriate: adults get married and have babies all the time where I come from. Even six year olds seem to understand that. My only qualm is that the witch is a bit scary looking, especially when she is cutting off Rapunzel's hair. But that little fright seems to add to the tale, because when it all works out in the end, it is that much more sweet. I hope that Mr. Zelinski continues to publish his interpretation of ancient fairytales, because I will certainly keep buying them.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully research presentation of this famous tale., 2 Jun 1999
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This is a retelling of the famous children's fairy tale, probably first presented in 1634, of a young woman with exceptionally long hair who is kept prisoner in a tall tower by a sorceress. The book, beautifully illustrated by Zelinsky (who attempted to follow the styles of 17th century art) won the 1998 Caldecott Medal for best illustrations in a children's book. Zelinsky also did considerable research to retell this story as close as possible to the original sources, including those of the Grimm brothers. However, I'm not sure how much a little child will really enjoy this book. It is gorgeous. But, it is not the type of book that a child would readily pick up to read. (In addition, some of the details obtained by Zelinsky's research may not be appropriate for young children.) In my opinion, it is the children's equivalent of a "coffee-table" book! Or, it is a book for adults to really enjoy. In my mind, the Caldecott voters were mistaken here. The illustrations are superb but the book is best appreciated by a different audience or readership. This is the reason I awarded the book only three stars.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A visually beautiful rendition of a timeless tale, 5 April 1998
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"When I was a young girl, I had long braids, and always wanted to be Rapunzel," confided a colleague at a recent meeting. Paul Zelinsky's Caldecott award-winning retelling of this age-old tale of a mother-to-be's craving for the forbidden rapunzel, a possessive sorceress, a beautiful girl with an unending cascade of silky hair shut away in a remote tower, and a handsome prince just might reawaken those desires. In his informative "Note About Rapunzel ," Zelinsky relates how he drew on elements from the early French and Italian sources as well as from the better known Grimm version of this tale to create his own compelling version. Thus, some details of the story are less familiar. Rapunzel naively reveals that she has had a visitor in the tower when she asks the sorceress to help her with her dress for, "It is growing so tight around my waist, it doesn't want to fit me anymore." Other elements, retold in their familiar spare rhythm, such as "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!" retain ther original power. Zelinsky uses the formal beauty of Renaissance art to evoke both the physical beauty of the characters and the Italian landscape. His large oil paintings overflow with softly muted colors, billowing folds of finely detailed period costumes, ornate architecture, and majestic landscapes. His masterful use of glinting and filtering light illuminates every page. Zelinsky's Rapunzel is a book to be treasured by anyone who appreciates a timeless tale and delights in an object of visual beauty.
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful illustrations
This book about the well known tale Rapunzel is unusual in that it is absolutely stunningly illustrated. The pictures are based on Italian Renaissance paintings. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Over the Top?
I agree with earlier reviewers that there is room to wonder for whom this book is intended, adults or children. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Age-inappropriate text with beautiful illustrations
A beautifully illustrated book with unfortunately a very inappropriate interpretation of a fabulous fairy tale. Read more
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Zelinsky gives this classic tale an incredibly romantic treatment, which will make you wonder if he forgot his target audience. Read more
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What an incredibly beautiful and lush picture book. It's nice to see the classics come alive with an artist who paints as if every picture could be hanging on the walls of your... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully illustrated rendition of the fairytale
This version of Repunzel is the best illustrated edition I've yet encountered, and I would heartily agree that it is worthy of a Caldecott. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A superbly detailed version of a traditional tale.
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