Rumpelstiltskin Audiobook (Unabridged)

" the best audio and storybook I've ever heard of. Would recommend to anyone, young or old. truly fantastic, an example of modern genius. Will be purchasing many more from this reader, can not recommend enough, I listened to it as a kid but still enjoy it even now i have kids of my own. Rumpelstiltskin has never been enjoyable. "

" Fun to use with discussion of folk tales. Great opportunities for discussing all kinds of tangential things---what does a miller do, recurring use of number 3, what does "alas" mean, different endings, and more. Frankly, I was surprised at how riveted so many of my students were with this one--I'd figured I might lose some of my boys--and admittedly, there was some eye rolling when I pulled out the book, but they fell right in. There are usually some gasps at the fact that the king threatens the miller's daughter with death if she doesn't spin the straw into gold. Great lead-in to some of the various versions of folk and fairy tales out there. "

" This book is kind of rough to get through!!! I think this book could attract many students that love or enjoy magic! "

" This book is so intriguing, yet so weird at the same time. As a child I remember really liking this story, but now I realize how the story was actually quite sexist and all of the men in the story treated the girl (I believe her name is Lisa) very poorly. The basic plot of the story is that the girl's father lies to the king and says that his daughter can spin straw into gold to try and impress him. The king takes her and locks her away and says that she must spin all of the straw into gold or else he will have her executed. Feeling helpless, the girl is about to give up until a strange little man comes and spins the straw into gold for her in exchange for her necklace, and then again for a second night in exchange for her ring. When she has nothing left he agrees to spin the straw into gold in exchange for her first born baby. She agrees. The king is impressed with what he believes her talent is, and marries the girl. She has a baby and as agreed the strange man comes back to claim his reward. The now queen offers to give him all of her riches if she can keep her newborn, and the man says she can keep her baby if she can guess his name in 3 days. His name is overheard when he is dancing through the forest and the queen guesses it correctly, getting to keep her baby. Quite a strange story, but perhaps intriguing because of the element of magic throughout and the escape of danger by the young girl. I think children would enjoy this book, especially as a read aloud for younger children because it can be a bit difficult to read. "

" This story is another classic one of a young princess who is trapped away and a prince comes to save her! "

" I have read several versions of Rumpelstiltskin, and I think every version has something different! This is the classic fairy tale and has beautiful illustrations. I loved going back to my younger days by reading this fairy tale and enjoyed reading the classic story, unaltered. "

" "Rumpelstiltskin" is a book with memorable detailed illustrations. The illustrations are done in a renaissance style in mainly warm colors. The pictures vary from full bleed to bordered by white page. This fable like story is embellished by the artwork of each illustration nicely. "

" A story originally told by the Brothers Grimm, this is retold by present-day author Paul O. Zelinsky. Great story about a classic fairy tail. "

" Little fairy tale with a clear message, an inspiration to many filmmakers and series. "

" great pictures and not a very widely known story. great read for older grades "

" She didn't really perk up and pay attention until we got to the part about "And if by dawn tomorrow you have not spun this straw into gold, you must die." After that she was hooked. This one has always creeped me out and fascinated me too. It's a decent version. "

" Zelinsky's illustrations are warm yet majestic - an appropriate fit for rendering Medieval European fairy tales suitable for a young, modern American audience. "

" Meh. If it's the only version of the story that you share with your children, or if you're a completist or a scholar, it's fine. But if you've already enjoyed other versions, this one doesn't add much. Not much personality or verve. "

" Beautifully illustrated--a visual treat.......1 letter down for JUV titles-- 25 to go! "

" A classic tale where a king is fooled into thinking that a girl can spin straw into gold. "

" Rumpelstiltskin was always one of my most favourite stories when I was younger! Many memories of my mum reading it to me, complete with voices :D "

" This is not the cover or correct information for Gay's version of this tale in 1997. "

" Another beautifully illustrated book from Paul Zelinski. Everything from the gold thread to the people are so realistic. This book deserved to be honored. THis book would be great for kids 2-5. "

" Caldecott honor book. a fairy tale about a young women who has to out smart a magical man to escape his hold on her and her first child "

" My goal is to read one fairy tale a month. This month I chose Rumpelstiltskin. I didn't really know the story before and enjoyed reading the short story just like most fairy tales I read. "

" Again, another frightening story. I do think that this is the most beautifully illustrated version of Rumpelstiltskin that I have ever seen. Also, it does not end with Rumpelstiltskin tearing himself in half or exploding, which definitely helps lessen the scare-level when reading to children. "

" I love, love, love this fairytale! It makes me laugh every time. I wish there were more such simple and fun stories. "

" Great book! i love the illustrations and the way this story is told. I have to read it again to be more specific but I remember not minding reading again and again! "