Rapunzel (book)

Rapunzel is a book by Paul O. Zelinsky retelling the Grimm brothers' "Rapunzel" story. Released by Dutton Press, it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1998.[1]

Rapunzel
AuthorBrothers Grimm
IllustratorPaul O. Zelinsky
CountryUnited States
GenreChildren's picture book
PublisherDutton Press
Publication date
1997
ISBN978-0-525-45607-0
OCLC36041635
398.22 21
LC ClassPZ8.Z38 Rap 1997

The story is a retelling of the original 1812 version, which leaves in details not present in later versions, such as Rapunzel giving birth to twins by the prince.

In 1998 a film version made by Weston Woods Studios was released, narrated by Maureen Anderman.

References

  1. American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009.


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