Stanley, D. (1997). Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter. New York, NY: William Morrow and Company
Brief Annotation: The miller’s daughter is ordered by a greedy king to spin straw into gold and told that she will become a queen if she does or die if she doesn’t. She receives help from a small, and surprisingly kind gentleman, Rumpelstiltskin. When Rumpelstiltskin asks for her firstborn child in exchange, he also adds that he would be a good father, singing lullabies and coaching Little League. The miller’s daughter decides to ditch the king and marry Rumpelstiltskin instead! When the miller’s daughter and Rumpelstiltskin have a daughter of their own, the king seeks her out to spin more gold. Instead, she is able to trick him into helping out the poor village-folk. In the end, the king discovers something that is more valuable than gold, and Rumpelstiltskin’s daughter is promoted to a prestigious position.
Genre: Folklore
Grade Level:1-3
Readers who will like this: Readers who would enjoy a silly and creative version of a folklore, and readers who could benefit from a story about kindness and personal growth with a strong and capable female character.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4. This clever version of Rumpelstiltskin turns the classic tale upside-down! Full of wit, humor, and a valuable message, this text is both entertaining and educational.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever done something helpful for someone? How did it make you feel?
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