In "Rumpelstiltskin," a poor miller boasts to the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The king, captivated, captures her and demands she fulfill her father's claim. Desperate, the young woman encounters a mysterious creature, Rumpelstiltskin, who offers to help her in exchange for her firstborn child. As she repeatedly relies on his magic to meet the king's demands, she ultimately finds herself in a dire bargain. When the time comes to fulfill her end of the deal, she must outsmart Rumpelstiltskin to save her child, leading to a tale of cleverness, sacrifice, and the power of names. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Picture Puffin .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Turtleback Books .

Paul Zelinsky is one of America's most original and celebrated illustrators. He studied with Maurice Sendak at Yale University and it was Sendak who inspired him to pursue a career in children's books. He is best known for his internationally successful novelty title, The Wheels On the Bus, and he has won the prestigious Caldecott Medal three times. He lives in New York with his wife and two daughters.