EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 12 MIN
Rumpelstiltskin Reimagined From Mac Barnett And Carson Ellis
from Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut · host Arroe Collins
The follow-up to the highly acclaimed, instant bestseller The Three Billy Goats Gruff The second in the groundbreaking new collection of masterfully retold fairy tales crafted by one of today’s most celebrated and esteemed authors, Mac Barnett, paired with the stunning illustrations of the acclaimed creator, Carson Ellis. Once upon a time there was a clever girl with a not-so-clever father. When her father claims she can spin straw into gold, the king forces the girl to perform this impossible task. She has no other choice than to accept a strange deal from a mysterious little man. But when he arrives and attempts to collect the debt, the fiendish trickster Rumpelstiltskin discovers that he is the one who has been tricked! With Barnett’s signature pacing and wit, his subversive storytelling style and narrative voice, and Ellis’s stunning folk-art style, this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin will introduce this classic story to a new generation of readers! There’s been a number of studies on the importance of fairy tales for kids. They spark imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading. They showcase problem solving and teamwork skills. They establish a child’s vocabulary through new language acquisition. They teach kids about complex emotions and help readers to develop empathy for a wide range of people—fairy tales are essential to children! Mac wanted to respect the original tale while bringing the ideas presented into the modern age: Mac and Carson are the perfect pairing for RUMPELSTILTSKIN. Carson is a Caldecott Honor winner and a New York Times bestseller. Of creating the art for this stunning book, she says, “Rumpelstiltskin has endured for centuries because it’s a great story—the tale of a magical impish villain, a mistreated maiden, and her ultimate revenge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
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The follow-up to the highly acclaimed, instant bestseller The Three Billy Goats Gruff The second in the groundbreaking new collection of masterfully retold fairy tales crafted by one of today’s most celebrated and esteemed authors, Mac Barnett, paired with the stunning illustrations of the acclaimed creator, Carson Ellis. Once upon a time there was a clever girl with a not-so-clever father. When her father claims she can spin straw into gold, the king forces the girl to perform this impossible task. She has no other choice than to accept a strange deal from a mysterious little man. But when he arrives and attempts to collect the debt, the fiendish trickster Rumpelstiltskin discovers that he is the one who has been tricked! With Barnett’s signature pacing and wit, his subversive storytelling style and narrative voice, and Ellis’s stunning folk-art style, this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin will introduce this classic story to a new generation of readers! There’s been a number of studies on the importance of fairy tales for kids. They spark imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading. They showcase problem solving and teamwork skills. They establish a child’s vocabulary through new language acquisition. They teach kids about complex emotions and help readers to develop empathy for a wide range of people—fairy tales are essential to children! Mac wanted to respect the original tale while bringing the ideas presented into the modern age: Mac and Carson are the perfect pairing for RUMPELSTILTSKIN. Carson is a Caldecott Honor winner and a New York Times bestseller. Of creating the art for this stunning book, she says, “Rumpelstiltskin has endured for centuries because it’s a great story—the tale of a magical impish villain, a mistreated maiden, and her ultimate revenge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
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Rumpelstiltskin Reimagined From Mac Barnett And Carson Ellis
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