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The visual characterization of Rumpelstiltskin is a triumph: an odd elfin man with bulbous eyes, a gigantic, flat black hat, impossibly skinny arms and legs, and long, pointed black shoes. This Rumpelstiltskin is not scary or horrid, but rather mischievous and weird. When the young queen finally guesses his name, and thus is able to keep her baby, he flies off on his huge cooking spoon (with a pout), true to the Grimms's 1819 version of the story. (Zelinsky provides notes on his text in the back of the book, indicating his careful research into various editions of the original Grimm tale.) Zelinsky's retelling is straightforward and smooth, with only a few lines of text on each page to complement the truly magnificent full-page illustrations. A delightful book worth its weight in gold! (Ages 3 to 7)
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Dugan, William J. (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.25. Seller Inventory # G0307030040I5N00
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dugan, William J. (illustrator). No internal markings; clean laminate boards. Seller Inventory # 12726
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Book Description Hardcover (Printed Boards). Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Dugan, William J. (illustrator). A Little Golden Book . Belongs to box filled in. Item Type: Book. No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Dugan, William J. Category: Children; ISBN: 0307030040. ISBN/EAN: 9780307030047. Please contact H4o Books if you require images or further information. Inventory No: 016574. Seller Inventory # 016574
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. William J. Dugan (illustrator). A firm straight book, internally spotless, appears unread. Almost as good as new. Seller Inventory # 037118