Paul O. Zelinsky

2 summariesFantasy, Children's, Creativity

Paul O. Zelinsky is an American author and illustrator known for his work in children's literature. He is recognized for his beautifully illustrated adaptations of classic fairy tales, including "Rumpelstiltskin" and "Rapunzel." Zelinsky's contributions to the genre have earned him significant recognition, including the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations.

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Books by Paul O. Zelinsky

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Rumpelstiltskin
Paul O. Zelinsky
4.2 (16k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A miller's daughter must spin straw into gold or die, a task she accomplishes with the help of a mysterious imp who demands her firstborn child as payment.
Rapunzel
Paul O. Zelinsky
4.2 (16k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a lush, possessive world of esoteric beauty, Rapunzel's golden hair becomes a gilded cage, forcing her and her prince to brave the wilderness for true self-reliance and the bitter-sweet dawn of adulthood.