It seems too soon to post my December #bookspin, but Monday is the first so I guess not. As always I‘ll be excited to see what @TheAromaofBooks pulls out of the hat!
November #bookspin! @TheAromaofBooks
“When the king came in the morning and found everything he had wished, he married the miller's beautiful daughter, and she became a queen“
I would use Rumpelstiltskin in my classroom to teach story elements such as character, setting, problem, and solution. Students could discuss the choices made by the miller‘s daughter and how they might solve the problem differently. The book‘s illustrations could also inspire an art activity where students create their own depictions of the magical scenes.
pickPaul O. Zelinsky‘s Rumpelstiltskin is a beautifully illustrated version of the classic Grimm fairy tale. It fits into the fairy tale category because it includes magical elements, such as spinning straw into gold and the mysterious figure of Rumpelstiltskin. The story teaches lessons about greed, promises, and cleverness, which are common themes in traditional literature.
I would use this book similar to the way I used “Lon Po Po“ in a series of fairytales retold. We could read a couple of the books, and compare and contrast the differences in the different retellings of the story. I would then allow students to create their own version of the book as an activity following the lesson.
pickThis version of Rumpelstitskin is considered to be a fairy tale, in contrast of the original story that is a folk tale. It includes magical elements, moral lessons, and a timeless setting (“one upon a time“).
“If you know my name, you can have your wish—but if you don‘t, you will lose everything.”
We could have a discussion about what makes this story a fairytale. For example, we could discuss the magic, the challenge the girl faces, and the trickster character. We might also talk about whether the miller‘s daughter made the right choices and how Rumpelstiltskin‘s secret name gave him power.
pickRumpelstiltskin by Paul O. Zelinsky is a traditional literature book published in 1986. This book is considered a fairytale. It was originally considered a European folktale by the Brothers Grimm, but Zelinsky's retelling is a fairytale. This book is considered a fairytale because of the magical elements it includes. For example, the little man spins straw into gold.
