An elegant edition unfolds the classic tale of the dire outcomes of a bargain made in desperation with a sorceress by a fathertobe. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. A miller, wanting to impress a greedy king, tells him that his beautiful daughter can turn straw into gold. The maid and the mouse and the oddshaped house adapted from an old rhyme by paul o. Rumpelstiltskin fairy tales and stories for children duration. Zelinskys most popular book is the mouse and the motorcycle ralph s. In this highly inventive and splendid rendering of a favorite grimm fairy tale, awardwinning storyteller and illustrator paul o. Zelinsky s smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light. 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.
Paul zelinsky, retold by, paul zelinsky, illustrator dutton childrens books. Zelinksys version of rumpelstiltskin follows the wellknown storyline of the traditional grimm brothers fairytale. First published by dutton childrens books, a division of penguin books usa, 1986. Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told. He also illustrated childrens books by emily jenkins, jack prelutsky, e. Rumpelstiltskin originally from the brothers grimm. Zelinsky s most popular book is the mouse and the motorcycle ralph s.
Rumpelstiltskin book paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin read. Jun 15, 20 in addition to winning a 1987 caldecott honor, zelinsky s, rumpelstiltskin has received numerous other awards and honors, including the redbook award, society of illustrators and aiga certificates of merit, bratislava biennale selection, ala notable book, slj best book, parents choice award, book ofthemonth club selection, and white raven. A near fine copy in laminated pictorial hard covers and cloth spine of the first printing of this caldecott winner, in a good dust jacket with short tears and two small chips at the bottom edge. His most popular work is the wheels on the bus, a bestselling movable book. Rumpelstiltskin book by paul zelinsky half price books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My two children 4 and 6 thoroughly enjoyed this book, as with all the books from this set the illustrations are great and the baddies are proper baddies. A mechanical book, adapted from the traditional song by paul o. It has been translated into at least twelve languages, from faroese to korean to zulu. Jul 01, 1986 rumpelstiltskin is a picture book written and illustrated by paul o. An elegant edition unfolds the classic tale of the dire outcomes of a bargain made.
Richly textured, finely detailed oil paintings illustrate the familiar tale of the. 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. Rumplestiltskin will have strong appeal for children and for adult picturebook. Zelinsky born 1953 is an american illustrator and writer best known for illustrating childrens picture books. Zelinskys remarkable command of color, texture, and light bring to life the loved story of rumpelstiltskin. Paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin has enjoyed worldwide attention. Rumpelstiltskin by brothers grimm penguin random house canada. Dec 10, 2017 rumpelstiltskin book paul zelinsky s rumpelstiltskin read aloud. Zelinskys smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light. A poor millers daughter is forced into a pact with rumpelstiltskin and can only redeem herself by guessin.
The end notes at the back of the book explain that several different versions were used to compile this particular retelling. 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. One of the most fascinating tales from the brothers grimm, rumpelstiltskin is as hard. A twist on rumpelstiltskin the four kingdoms book volume 3. Rumpelstiltskin caldecott honor book artist paul o. Zelinsky chose to paint the pictures for rumpelstiltskin in a renaissance style, using oil paints over watercolor underpaintings. Rumpelstiltskin in paperback on amazon us a little about the author illustrator.
Zelinsky s remarkable command of color, texture, and light bring to life the loved story of rumpelstiltskin. Classic story retold, with outstanding illustrations. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. His retelling of rapunzel won the caldecott medal in 1998. 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. So, the king called for the daughter and ordered her to turn a room full of straw into gold.
His first book appeared in 1978, since which time he has become recognized as one of the most inventive and critically successful artists in the field. He attended yale university, where he took a course with maurice sendak, which later inspired him to pursue a career in childrens books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Plot summary the poor miller, wanting to impress the king, stated that his daughter could turn straw into gold. A bookofthemonth club selection, bratislava biennale selection, parenting magazine reading magic award, ala notable book, redbook award. Zelinsky jacob ludwig karl, the elder of the brothers grimm, was born in 1785, and wilhelm karl in the following year. Click to read more about rumpelstiltskin retold by paul o. Chinese by zelinsky, paul o and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Snow white and the seven dwarfs by wanda gag rumpelstiltskin by paul o. This picture book was the recipient of the 1987 caldecott honor, as well as several other awards.
Rapunzel by jacob grimm, wilhelm grimm, and paul o. Rumpelstiltskin and millions of other books are available for instant access. Rumpelstiltskin lexile find a book metametrics inc. Although this book is now out of print the secondhand book that i purchased was in.
Paul o zelinsky illustrated dust devil, by anne issacs, and created the nowclassic interactive book the wheels on the bus. 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. Published september 1st 1996 by puffin books first published july 1st 1986. Suddenly a strange little man appears and tells her. Rumpelstiltskin picture puffin books by paul o zelinsky. The deal is that the little man will weave her gold so that the king will marry her and she will live happily ever after, but there is a price. Zelinsky has 49 books on goodreads with 1556 ratings. Zelinsky is the illustrator of three caldecott honor books, including hansel and gretel published in 1985, rumpelstiltskin in 1987, and swamp angel by anne isaacs in 1995. 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. He went on to receive a graduate degree in painting from tyler school of art, in philadelphia and rome. Rumpelstiltskin is a picture book written and illustrated by paul o. One of the most exquisite picture books of the season, zelinskys rumpelstiltskin will have strong appeal for children and for adult picturebook collectors alike. Afterwards he received a graduate degree in painting from tyler school of art, in philadelphia and rome.
Richly textured, finely detailed oil paintings illustrate the familiar tale of the millers daughter who bargains with a tiny man to spin straw into gold. They both studied at marburg, and from 1808 to 1829 mainly worked in kassel as stateappointed librarians, jacob also assisting in diplomatic missions between 18 and 1815 and again in 1848. He attended yale and became interested in pursuing childrens book illustration as a career after taking a class from mercer mayer. Paul o zelinsky bio, facts, family famous birthdays.
This experience inspired paul to point himself in the direction of childrens books. The effect is something like the genuine renaissance oil technique of applying colored oil glazes over a black and white tempera painting. You should let paul know that you want more details about rumpelstiltskin. There are no twists to the narrative, no other view points presented the text was faithful. Buy rumpelstiltskin enlarged edition by grimm, brothers, grimm, jacob, zelinsky, paul isbn. This book has been reillustrated by tracey dockray in harpercollins editions.
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