The end notes at the back of the book explain that several different versions were used to compile this particular retelling. He went on to receive a graduate degree in painting from tyler school of art, in philadelphia and rome. Rumpelstiltskin printables, classroom activities, teacher. A miller hopes to bring himself and his daughter out of poverty, and tells the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. Rumpelstiltskin is a picture book written and illustrated by paul o. As we near the end of our fractured fairy tale theme, it gives me great pleasure to share this caldecotthonor and ala notable book retold and illustrated by paul o.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Classic story retold, with outstanding illustrations. Rumpelstiltskin in paperback on amazon us a little about the author illustrator. Rumpelstiltskin is a fairytale popularly associated with germany. The paperback of the rumpelstiltskin by brothers grimm, paul o. Retold from the german of the brothers grimm by paul o.
An awardwinning picture book based on the grimm brothers 1819 edition, with detailed oil paintings in the style of the italian renaissance. Rumpelstiltskin definition, a dwarf in a german folktale who spins flax into gold for a young woman to meet the demands of the prince she has married, on the condition that she give him her first child or else guess his name. A poor millers daughter is forced into a pact with rumpelstiltskin and can only redeem herself by guessin. Rumpelstiltskin folktale and fairy tale resources in the. Afterwards he received a graduate degree in painting from tyler school of art, in philadelphia and rome. Graceful and lucid, it differs from the familiar in having the imp overheard crowing about his name by a servant rather than by the king, and by having him ride about and ultimately depart forever on a cooking spoon, a nonviolent conclusion. Zelinsky, 9780140558647, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Rumpelstiltskin by brothers grimm penguin random house canada. Rumpelstiltskin in this highly inventive and splendid rendering of a favorite grimm fairy tale, awardwinning storyteller and illustrator paul o. The tale was one collected by the brothers grimm in the 1812 edition of childrens and household tales.
Fiction this inventive and splendid retelling of a favorite tale of a girl who must trust a strange creature to help her spin straw into gold, features richly hued oil paintings that evoke a medieval world. His most popular work is the wheels on the bus, a bestselling movable book. I bought this book to give to an elderly gentleman in his 90s, who had been asking how the story of rumplestiltskin wentbecause he had forgotten. Zelinsky has 49 books on goodreads with 1556 ratings. Being a selfish and greedy king, he demands that the millers daughter must turn a room full of. Zelinsky s smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket if applicable is included for hard covers. Adults will find that, like most classic fairy tales, this one rewards periodic rethinking.
A miller, wanting to impress a greedy king, tells him that his beautiful daughter can turn straw into gold. The next day the millers daughter was place in a room full of straw. Rumpelstiltskin book paul zelinsky s rumpelstiltskin read aloud duration. Suddenly a strange little man appears and tells her. Rumpelstiltskin there was once a miller who was poor, but he had one beautiful daughter. Rumpelstiltskin paperback by brothers grimm, paul o. Paul o zelinsky born 1953 is an american illustrator and writer best known for illustrating childrens picture books he won the 1998 caldecott medal for u. After comparing several of the original grimm variants, zelinsky has selected and retold to make his own version.
Paul o zelinsky a strange little man helps the millers daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her firstborn child. Rumpelstiltskin by paul o zelinsky, 9780605036, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Illustrations in black colored pencil on prepared mylar. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Swamp angel compare and contrast with other versions such as the rumpelstiltskin story from west india were litmahn spins thread into gold cloth for the kings new bride, quashiba. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Chinese by zelinsky, paul o and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zelinskys smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light. He attended yale and became interested in pursuing childrens book illustration as a career after taking a class from mercer mayer. He attended yale university, where he took a course with maurice sendak, which later inspired him to pursue a career in childrens books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Paul zelinsky s interest in the character started early, and was surely heightened when at the age of 11 he was chosen to play the role of rumpelstiltskin in a play based on the tale, put on by his local community theater.
Favorite fairy tales rumpelstiltskin by larkin, rochelle retold by brooks, nan illust. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. See more ideas about rumpelstiltskin, fairy tales and fairytale art. One of the most fascinating tales from the brothers grimm, rumpelstiltskin is as hard. Isbn 0525442650 plot summary a miller brags to the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold.
Plot summary in the retelling of the classic fairy tale, zelinsky tells the story of a miller who sends his daughter to the king, telling him she can spin straw into gold. The king was in disbelief and decided to test the millers daughter. Zelinsky born 1953 is an american illustrator and writer best known for illustrating childrens picture books. Paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin has enjoyed worldwide attention.
A strange little man helps the millers daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her firstborn child. Zelinsky a little man named rumpelstiltskin appeared and offered to perform the task. Rumpelstiltskin this guide will connect you with the folktales, fairy tales, variants, and fractured versions of traditional tales from around the. Rumpelstiltskin originally from the brothers grimm. This inventive and splendid retelling of a favorite tale of a girl who must trust a strange creature to help her spin straw into gold, features richly hued oil paintings that evoke a medieval world. The random house book of humor for children collected by pamela pollack. It happened one day that he came to speak with the king, and, to give himself consequence, he told him that he had a daughter who could spin gold out of straw. Being a selfish and greedy king, he demands that the millers daughter must turn a room full of straw into gold or she will be put to death.
Naming rumpelstiltskin as one of its ten best picturebooks of the year, redbook said beautiful pictures capture the lushness and light of this tales medieval landscapes, and the expressive faces of the characters make this a spellbinding. A little man named rumpelstiltskin appeared and offered to perform the task. Rumpelstiltskin book paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin read aloud duration. Jul 01, 1986 rumpelstiltskin is a picture book written and illustrated by paul o. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for.
Ultimately she became queen, but she had to pay her debt to rumpelstiltskin. This picture book was the recipient of the 1987 caldecott honor, as well as several other awards. Zelinsky was born in evanston, illinois and grew up in the suburbs of chicago. There are no twists to the narrative, no other view points presented the text was faithful. It has been translated into at least twelve languages, from faroese to korean to zulu. A brilliant adaptation of rumpelstiltskin set in a coal town.
Zelinksys version of rumpelstiltskin follows the wellknown storyline of the traditional grimm brothers fairytale. Zelinskys most popular book is the mouse and the motorcycle ralph s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully. Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told. A 1987 caldecott honor book, redbook award, society of illustrators and aiga certificates of merit, bratislava biennale selection, ala notable book, slj best book, parents choice award, bookofthemonth club selection, white raven book selection of the international youth library. Rumpelstiltskin book paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin read aloud. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Paul zelinsky s rumpelstiltskin has enjoyed worldwide attention. When the miller told the king that his beautiful daughter could spin gold from straw, the king brought her to the palace to see for himself. According to researchers at durham university and the nova university lisbon, the story originated around 4,000 years ago.