Rumpelstiltskin - My First Fairy Tales

Der König hat befohlen, aus Stroh Gold zu machen. Das scheint unmöglich! Das alte Märchen neu illustriert. // Poor Isabel! The king has locked her in a tower and ordered her to spin straw into gold. It's impossible! Then a mysterious, magical man appears, offering to help . . . But what does he want in return? With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike!

About the author

When not writing, Mara enjoys reading, hiking, baking cupcakes and playing Ultimate Frisbee. She is based in Richmond, London. My First Fairy Tales are her first books for Little Tiger Press.Loretta has illustrated a number of picture books and fiction titles for younger children. She has always loved drawing and is never happier than when she's making something. Loretta lives in London, England, with her archaeologist husband and her hamster studio buddy, Nanook, who assists with the creative process by staring really hard at her until she gives him a treat.

Summary

Poor Isabel! The king has locked her in a tower and ordered her to spin straw into gold. It's impossible! Then a mysterious, magical man appears, offering to help ... But what does he want in return?

Additional text

With smatterings of word play and bright, jolly, richly patterned illustrations, this version has a modern feel to it. It’s certainly one young audiences will be attracted to visually and they will enjoy the tension of the guessing game and its outcome in particular.

Product details

• Authors: Mara Alperin, Alperin Mara, Loretta Schauer
• Assisted by: Loretta Schauer (Illustration), Schauer Loretta (Illustration)
• Publisher: Little Tiger Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 6
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.03.2015
• EAN: 9781848957091
• ISBN: 978-1-84895-709-1
• Series: My First Fairy Tales; My First Fairy Tales; Fairytale Classics
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Picture storybooks, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories