The range of books zelinsky has illustrated to date covers the realms of fairytales. Being the wintertime adventures of a curious stuffed buffalo, a sensitive plush stingray, and a book loving rubber ball. Descriptive writing using the book rumpelstiltskin by paul o. Suddenly a strange little man appears and tells her. Zelinskys illustrations have won wide acclaim and many awards, including the caldecott medal for his retelling of rapunzel and three caldecott honors, for hansel and gretel, rumpelstiltskin, and swamp angel, whose 2010 sequel dust devil was a new york times notable book. Rumpelstiltskin jacob grimm, brothers brothers grimm. I was inspired by the way his style changes depending on and in service to the story, so i was very excited when he recently agreed to speak with liz and me at his brooklyn studio. 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. His most popular work is the wheels on the bus, a bestselling movable book. After cutting rapunzels hair, the sorceress casts her from the tower, and soon disaster befalls the prince. A servant of the court spies on rumpelstiltskin in the woods, learns of his name, and reports back to the queen. Years later the two lovers meet in the countryside where rapunzel is raising twin children. A mechanical book, adapted from the traditional song by paul o.
Rumpelstiltskin originally from the brothers grimm. The timeless tale of rapunzel is vividly and magnificently brought to life through paul o. Zelinksys version of rumpelstiltskin follows the wellknown storyline of the traditional grimm brothers fairytale. Zelinsky s retelling of the original rumpelstiltskin fairy tale is a 1987 caldecott honor book.
Lesson plan by whitley starnes manchester university. There are no twists to the narrative, no other view points presented the text was faithful. One of the most fascinating tales from the brothers grimm, rumpelstiltskin is as hard to pin down as it is memorable. The second home by christina clancy a sure footed ode to the strength of family, the depth of loss, and the power of forgiveness. This picture book was the recipient of the 1987 caldecott honor, as well as several other awards.
A brilliant adaptation of rumpelstiltskin set in a coal town. Gretel, rumpelstiltskin, and his 1998 caldecott medalwinning rapunzel. Rumpelstiltskin childrens braille book club early literacy kits houghton mifflin literature picture puffins volume 42 of reading rainbow the caldecott award series. Zelinskys powerful sense of narrative and his stunning oil paintings. Feb 08, 2017 rumpelstiltskin book paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin read aloud duration. Zelinsky has once again with unmatched emotional authority, control of space, and narrative capability brought forth a unique vision for an ageold tale. Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully. Rumpelstiltskin by paul o zelinsky, 9780605036, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Zelinskys oil paintings are filled with emotion and beauty.
Zelinsky grew up in illinois, spent some time in japan as a child, graduated from yale with a degree in art, and continued his art studies in europe. A book ofthemonth club selection, bratislava biennale selection, parenting magazine reading magic award, ala notable book, redbook award. Zelinskys work when i heard him speak at the 2010 scbwi illustrators intensive. Angels to ogres traditional fine arts organization. Childrens book illustration, illustrations, classic. Share the title of the book and the author with the students, rumpelstiltskin by paul o. A unique retelling of the classic story of rapunzel, the girl with the long, golden hair. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Feb 28, 2010 this is a project i had to do for my childrens literature class on paul zelinsky. The end notes at the back of the book explain that several different versions were used to compile this particular retelling. Three of zelinskys books have been named caldecott honor books, including. Surely among the most original and gifted of childrens book illustrators, paul o. Zelinskys smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light.
Zelinsky jacob ludwig karl, the elder of the brothers grimm, was born in 1785, and wilhelm karl in the following year. Zelinsky has once again with unmatched emotional authority, control of space, and narrativecapability brought forth a unique vision for an ageold tale. After comparing several of the original grimm variants, zelinsky has selected and retold to make his own version. Zelinsky s smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light. Paul zelinskys 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. He attended yale university, where he took a course with maurice sendak, which later inspired him to pursue a career in childrens books. 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. This version has been retold and illustrated by paul o. This story was one of the original grimms tales and also received the caldecott honor medal. Isbn 9780525442653 the inside cover tells us this is a book full of alchemy. Click to read more about rumpelstiltskin retold by paul o. The tale was one collected by the brothers grimm in the 1812 edition of childrens and household tales. Paul zelinsky did considerable research to follow the original version of the tale and his art reflects the time period of the story.
An awardwinning picture book based on the grimm brothers 1819 edition, with detailed oil paintings in the style of the italian renaissance. Jacob grimm, brothers brothers grimm, wilhelm grimm, wilhelm k. There are no twists to the narrative, no other view points presented the text was faithful to the original version the only difference lies in the. 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. Classic story retold, with outstanding illustrations. His most popular work is the wheels on the bus, a bestselling movable book zelinsky had been one caldecott runnerup in 1985, 1987, and 1995, the latter for swamp angel by anne isaacs. Zelinsky, including rapunzel, and artist to artist. 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. Afterwards he received a graduate degree in painting from tyler school of art, in philadelphia and rome. Rumpelstiltskin folktale and fairy tale resources in the.
See more ideas about rumpelstiltskin, fairy tales and illustration. Rumpelstiltskin book paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin read aloud duration. According to researchers at durham university and the nova university lisbon, the story originated around 4,000 years ago. 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. Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told. Zelinsky illustration of rumpelstiltskin rumpelstiltskin, santa barbara. Zelinsky is known for the variability of style and genre in his. Zelinsky drew upon the italian renaissance to create a detailed visual environment conveying a. Rhinelander district library, thursday, january 5, 1010. A poor millers daughter is forced into a pact with rumpelstiltskin and can only redeem herself by guessin. Ask the students to describe the two characters on the cover of the book by using adjective words. A miller, wanting to impress a greedy king, tells him that his beautiful daughter can turn straw into gold. Zelinsky born 1953 is an american illustrator and writer best known for illustrating childrens picture books.
Fiction 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. Richly textured, finely detailed oil paintings illustrate the familiar tale of the. Zelinsky illustrator published by penguin young readers group 19960901, new york 1996 isbn 10. The second home by christina clancy a surefooted ode to the strength of family, the depth of loss, and the power of forgiveness. Zelinsky, rumpelstiltskin about elizabeth bird elizabeth bird is currently the collection development manager of the evanston public library system and a former materials specialist for new york public library. Graceful and lucid, it differs from the familiar in having the imp overheard crowing about his name by a servant rather than by the king, and by having him ride about and ultimately depart forever on a cooking spoon, a nonviolent conclusion. 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.
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. The character of rumpelstiltskin looks nice in the beginning when he is offering to help the young girl the first time. The illustrations in the book are dreamlike, much in the vein of a fairy tale. Paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin has enjoyed worldwide attention.
From the german of the brothers grimm reprint by zelinsky, paul o. Zelinsky the real rapunzel story is so much better than. Few artists at work today can touch the level at which his paintings tell a story and exert their hold. He first considered a career in childrens books when he took a seminar taught by maurice sendak. Also, tell the students that this is a fairy tale story. Paul reads aloud rumpelstiltskin written and illustrated by paul o. Rumpelstiltskin book paul zelinskys rumpelstiltskin read. English 3289 april 2003the book i have chosen to read is rumpelstiltskin. Jul 01, 1986 rumpelstiltskin is a picture book written and illustrated by paul o. It has been translated into at least twelve languages, from faroese to korean to zulu. There is a golden hue that seems to be over the entire book, adding to the storys theme of spinning the straw into gold. With the needed information, the queen is able to prevent rumpelstiltskin from taking her baby. Zelinsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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