Rapunzel
Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman'sRapunzelhearkens to a time of dark forests, forbidden gardens, and secrets locked away in a tower. Rapunzel is an innocent, barefooted beauty with "long blonde hair, as thick and glowing as sunlight or beaten gold." This version ofRapunzelis retold by Barbara Rogasky, who also collaborated with Hyman onThe Golem,The Water of Life, and an illustrated collection of poetry for children,Winter Poems. Rogasky's version of this fairy tale flows along in the best of old-fashioned, once-upon-a-time cadences, such as when the prince hears "Rapunzel's sweet, lonely voice singing a song that pierced his heart." As for the witch, Mother Gothel, "she was so feared that even people who had never seen her had nightmares about her." A not-to-be-missed fairy tale for eager readers and listeners who have a soft spot for enchanting adventure stories with happy endings.(Ages 5 to 9)--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.