The book I have chosen to read is Rumpelstiltskin. This version has been retold and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. This story was one of the original Grimm's tales and also received the Caldecott Honor medal. Zelinsky's oil paintings are filled with emotion and beauty. The detail of the illustrations evokes the brilliance of the late medieval setting and the universal appeal of this beloved folktale.
I chose Rumpelstiltskin because it is a popular children's tale. I wanted to choose a book the children were familiar with so they can participate in the reading. The children participating are in third grade; however, a few may be a little older. Children during these ages are said to be Piaget's concrete operational stage of cognitive development. During this stage a child's ability to think logically is greatly improved from the preoperational stage. …
