Rumpelstiltskin
by Brothers Grimm
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Author: Brothers GrimmBrand: Puffin Books
Adapter: Paul O. Zelinsky
Illustrator: Paul O. Zelinsky
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-09-01
ISBN: 0140558640
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Puffin
Book Reviews of Rumpelstiltskin
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Summary: 4 Stars
This is a beautifully illustrated and written book, with a lengthy afterword explaining how, exactly, this version came to be written.
Many people do not realize this, but even the most familiar fairy tale has always had equally venerable variations. In this story of Rumpelstiltskin, the little man flies off on a wooden spoon at the end of the story. People more used to the "stamps through the floor" version may be somewhat disappointed, but this is not an innovation, it is equally traditional.
The story is a bit lengthy, and includes some elements that might be scary for younger children. That's why they're called the GRIMm Brothers :)
Also, although I love old fairy tales, sometimes you have to stop and realize the message they send - in this one, that a guy who threatens to kill you twice is going to be an okay husband. Um... right. I'm not suggesting that you never read this story (or any other fairy tale) to your child ever, but you might want to wait until they're older to read this particular one with them, because of the issues I mentioned above.
That said, I love this edition. Like I said, it has gorgeous illustrations.
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