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Rumpelstiltskin Paperback – Picture Book, September 1, 1996

by Paul O. Zelinsky (Adapter, Illustrator), Brothers Grimm (Author)
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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 Journal
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 8 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    620L
  6. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.14 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    September 1, 1996
  9. ISBN-10
    0140558640
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0140558647
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Jacob Ludwig Karl, the elder of the brothers Grimm, was born in 1785, and Wilhelm Karl in the following year. They both studied at Marburg, and from 1808 to 1829 mainly worked in Kassel as state-appointed librarians, Jacob also assisting in diplomatic missions between 1813 and 1815 and again in 1848. Both brothers had been professors at Göttingen for several years when in 1837 they became two of the seven leading Göttingen academics dismissed from their posts by the new King of Hanover for their liberal political views. In 1840 they were invited by Frederick William IV of Prussia to settle in Berlin as members of the Academy of Sciences, and here they remained until their deaths (Wilhelm died in 1859 and Jacob in 1863).

Paul Zelinsky was born in Evanston, Illinois. He attended Yale University, where he took a course with Maurice Sendak, which later inspired him to pursue a career in children's books. Afterwards he received a graduate degree in painting from Tyler School of Art, in Philadelphia and Rome. Paul Zelinsky lives in New York with his wife, Deborah, and the younger of their two daughters.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (September 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140558640
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140558647
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 620L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.14 x 11.25 inches
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 741 ratings

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    Paul O. Zelinsky’s picture books have won wide acclaim and many awards, including the Caldecott Medal for his retelling of Rapunzel and three Caldecott Honors, for Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Swamp Angel. His movable “Wheels on the Bus” has become a perennial favorite among toddlers. He illustrated several chapter books by Beverly Cleary, including her Newbery-winning "Dear Mr. Henshaw."

    Paul illustrated Kelly Bingham’s "Z is for Moose," which received six starred reviews from the six major star-awarding review journals, and more recently, Emily Jenkin’s "Toys Meet Snow." Known for an extreme variability in artistic style among his books, he says “I think I am recognized for being unrecognizable.”

    Paul lives with his wife in Brooklyn, New York. They have two grown daughters.

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Mamadolce
5.0 out of 5 stars A well loved classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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The art is beautiful and the story is as I remember.
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Shelby Lawrence
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgia passed on
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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I had this book as a child, and I couldn’t believe the same illustrations were in print. Having my first child and so glad to share this nostalgic story. The illustrations are beautiful; I remember studying them over and over.
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Neem
5.0 out of 5 stars Spin a Yarn
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One of my favorite fairy tales. Read it with lots of innosence in your voice for the poor Miller's daughter. And read her father as the "fool" he is, wanting to impress the king with his bragging. The role of the king is not developed here, except to say he is a very greedy man. The little man who saves the life of the future queen and is then foiled in his scheme to take her babe is drawn in a most delightful manner. He's more laughable than sinister. In the version I heard as a child he stomped his feet so hard and spun around so much in his anger that he augered himself in the ground. In this version he rides out of the window on a wooden kitchen spoon which was both humorous and pathetic. Zelinsky's art is wonderful and plentiful. Kids will love this picture book. Mine did.
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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to treasure.
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
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Paul O. Zelinsky has set the bar high with this graceful retelling of a familiar story, well researched and illustrated with exquisite paintings (a Caldecott Honor Book). The lovely miller's daughter and the clever little Rumplestiltskin are beautifully drawn both in character and pictures. Definitely a book to treasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Illustrations Are Stunning!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013
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I bought this book to give to an elderly gentleman in his 90's, who had been asking how the story of Rumplestiltskin went--because he had forgotten. The smile that came across his face when I showed him what I had for him, just thrilled my heart. For days he was thanking me--over and over again--for his book. He said he will pass this book on to his son, who has one of his own beloved storybooks from his early childhood. The artwork in this book is absolutely stunning--it almost made me want to buy it for myself! It took me right back to my own childhood, and to my favorite--the beautiful and romantic Mediaeval castle! I would say this book is definately a collector's item.
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Sue C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fairy Tales
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2013
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Paul Zelinsky's version of this classic tale is a nice one. His illustrations are just beautiful, almost looking like paintings. The text will match well with the story you remember as a child.
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Amy Divin
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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I ordered this book for my daughter. I had read it when I was a child and remembered the beautiful illustrations. I was not disappointed when I received the book. It will be a treasure to keep for as long as she takes care of it!
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Erica King
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!! I Finally know the real story!
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2021
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I enjoyed reading the real story. It made all the movies I’ve ever seen make sense! Now I understand why it’s considered to be scary for children!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rumbestiltskin
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Lovely book!!
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Shirley weiss
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Reviewed in Brazil on November 15, 2022
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Coloquei no Google tradutor e aproveitei essa história maravilhosa. Minha filha de quase 3 anos ama e a de 10 tb! É possível retirar muitos Ensinamentos
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John H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality product, fast delivery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2021
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The older Ladybird books like this one have far, far better illustrations than the newer ones. This is an excellent book with which to entertain (and slightly spook!) your kids. Item was in very good condition and delivery was very fast indeed.
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Atharva
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Oil paintings by Paul Zelinsky
Reviewed in India on April 7, 2019
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Old fairy tale, retold very nicely and accompanied by amazing oil paint drawings by Paul Zelinsky. A large size book makes the illustrations come out very gorgeous.
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藤崎悠二郎
5.0 out of 5 stars 絵が美しい！！
Reviewed in Japan on January 29, 2021
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廉価なﾍﾟｰﾊﾟｰﾊﾞｯｸｽなので、印刷の品質が心配だったが、（原本にはとても及ばないのかもしれないが）美しい仕上がりで満足。
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