Rumpelstiltskin

Paul Galdone's masterful storytelling brings new life to this familiar high-stakes tale of a mysterious little man who makes a devastating deal with the miller's daughter. Sold to a king who expects her to spin straw into gold, she promises Rumpelstilstkin the most valuable thing of all in exchange for his help, and she must outwit him when he comes to claim his due. Children will delight in the illustrations, replete with details and rich colors. This new addition to the Folk Tale Classics series is an outstanding addition to any fairy tale collection.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.

Zusammenfassung

Paul Galdone’s masterful storytelling brings new life to this familiar high-stakes tale of a mysterious little man who makes a devastating deal with the miller’s daughter. Sold to a king who expects her to spin straw into gold, she promises Rumpelstilstkin the most valuable thing of all in exchange for his help, and she must outwit him when he comes to claim his due. Children will delight in the illustrations, replete with details and rich colors. This new addition to the Folk Tale Classics series is an outstanding addition to any fairy tale collection.

Zusatztext

"It's like hearing a brand-new story in the master's words and vivid scenes." Publishers Weekly

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Paul Galdone, Galdone Paul Galdone
• Mitarbeit: Paul Galdone (Illustration), Paul Galdone (Leser / Sprecher)
• Verlag: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 4 bis 7 Jahre
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 24.09.2013
• EAN: 9780544066922
• ISBN: 978-0-544-06692-2
• Seiten: 40
• Abmessung: 203 mm x 203 mm x 8 mm
• Gewicht: 236 g
• Serien: Folk Tale Classics; Paul Galdone Classics; Folk Tale Classics; Paul Galdone Nursery Classic
• Themen: Kinder- und Jugendbücher > Vorlesebücher, Märchen, Sagen, Reime, Lieder > Märchen und Sagen; JUVENILE FICTION: Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Siblings, JUVENILE FICTION: Love & Romance, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Cats, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Foxes, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Farm Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues