RUMPELSTILTSKIN written and read by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Carson Ellis

Mac Barnett takes us back into the world of fairy tales with his wonderful rendition of RUMPELSTITLTSKIN, brilliantly illustrated by Carson Ellis. Instead of typical stiff wording, Barnett introduces us warmly to “a girl who grew up in the woods, climbing trees and whittling sticks and catching tadpoles with her bare hands.” This hardly seems the kind of girl who might spin straw into gold so, our compassion engaged, we root for her as Barnett evolves dialogue that makes her name guessing a wonderful read-aloud adventure. Barnett’s audio reading is even more than wonderful! You can find links to the book and audio with the Purchase button below.