Rumpelstiltskin [Paperback]

Paul Galdone (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

The classic Grimm tale of the strange little man who helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Of this stylish retelling, PW said, "it's like hearing a brand-new story in Galdone's words and vivid scenes." Ages 3-6.
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"It's like hearing a brand-new story in the master's words and vivid scenes." Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 23, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395525993
• ISBN-13: 978-0395525999
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( G ) > Galdone, Paul

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5.0 out of 5 stars illustration is wonderful, January 22, 2012

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NoMa Mom (Manhasset, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rumpelstiltskin (Paperback)

My daughter loved this story, and most importantly the illustration. She had this at school, and was just mesmerized by the pictures. A wonderful version of this book.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for the very young, April 8, 2011

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K. Wong (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rumpelstiltskin Book & CD (Read Along Book & CD) (Paperback)

I got this book for my 4 1/2 year old. The book is well done and the reading was great. The story line includes a part about Rumplestilskin taking the woman's baby away. That really scared my daughter and was a fear I didn't need her to be exposed to yet. Lesson learned_ read everything before giving the book to her.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated, June 18, 2000

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"charlie4" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rumpelstiltskin (Paperback)

This re-telling of the classic tale is absolutely stunning in its illustrations. The storyline definately needs explaining to small children. My 3 year old son wanted to know why the small man could take the Queen's baby away. Of course, Rumpelstilskin never actually takes the baby because the Queen learns his name. However, the premise of the story is unsettling to small kids. Nevertheless, I would not go overboard with political correctness as the story is a classic and so long as you explain the story, your children should enjoy it. I also recommend Mr. Galdone's other books as his illustrations are absolutely wonderful!