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Rapunzel, retold and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky, is one of my favorite illustrated books. Of course, this could be owed to the fact that Rapunzel is, and always has been, my favorite traditional fairy tale. A version of it is included in a pink book I have, a small collection of a few of the Brothers Grimm tales, but it is not so well illustrated, or so well explained, as it is in Zelinsky's Caldecott Medal winning Rapunzel.
Though the "Note about Rapunzel" at the back of the book would have been enough for me to sing its praises, I also love the illustrations. The artistry of the tower alone is truly fascinating, and I don't believe that even the Barbie company could mimic the beautiful braid of Rapunzel's long tresses. The witch's garden is a beautiful, almost Grecian looking place, and I like seeing the villiage and the fields, forest, and wasteland, instead of just scattered images of a tower, a prince on horseback, and a cascade of hair. With his large, detailed scenes, Zelinsky makes the fairy tale come to life, and one gets the sense that the story could have been real. Rapunzel is a truly excellent book, and I recommend it for any fairy tale lover's library. On a scale from one to ten, I give this book an enthusiastic seven. Happy reading! - Mel Here are some sites about Zelinsky and his work: http://www.nccil.org/children/zelinsky01... http://www.ala.org/news/archives/v3n11/v... http://www.friend.ly.net/scoop/biographi... http://www.penguinputnam.com/Author/Auth...
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