Rumpelstiltskin

Author

Jacob Grimm

Call Number

• J 398.2 GRIM (CEN, EAS, OSH, POW)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Orchard books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2026.

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Audience

Grades K-1. Scholastic, Inc.

Summary

This illustrated picture book presents a retelling of the traditional fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. The story follows a clever girl whose father falsely claims she can spin straw into gold, leading the king to demand she prove the claim. Faced with an impossible task, the girl makes a bargain with a mysterious stranger, setting the stage for a reversal of expectations when the agreement comes due. Written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Carson Ellis, the book reinterprets the classic tale with a contemporary narrative approach and distinctive visual style. It is part of a collection of retold fairy tales intended to introduce traditional stories to a new generation of readers.