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Rabunzel
“Rabunzel, Rabunzel, let down your ears!…”
Rabunzel has a teeny tufty tail, a twitchy nose and two wide brown eyes. She also has VERY long ears – so long that her mother worries they will make her easy bait for the hungry creatures of the forest.
The answer? Rabunzel must be kept safe … in towering hutch, high in the sky. Here Rabunzel waits grumpily for her mother's daily visit with carrots and fresh lettuce, letting down her ears so she can climb up the tower.
But one day, it isn't her mother who climbs up Rabunzel's very long ears…
A fearless, fun-filled fairy tale – perfect for any little reader who lovesa twist in the tale!
Rabunzel has a teeny tufty tail, a twitchy nose and two wide brown eyes. She also has VERY long ears – so long that her mother worries they will make her easy bait for the hungry creatures of the forest.
The answer? Rabunzel must be kept safe … in towering hutch, high in the sky. Here Rabunzel waits grumpily for her mother's daily visit with carrots and fresh lettuce, letting down her ears so she can climb up the tower.
But one day, it isn't her mother who climbs up Rabunzel's very long ears…
A fearless, fun-filled fairy tale – perfect for any little reader who lovesa twist in the tale!
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Paperback
Published February 18, 2021
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About the author
Gareth P. Jones
78 books153 followersGareth first started writing when he was very young but it wasn’t until he was in his early twenties that he completed his first novel. Having had it universally rejected he wrote a novel for children called Who Killed Charlie Twig, which received an equally unimpressed reception and remains rightly unpublished to this day.
Some years passed during which Gareth met his future wife, Lisa and began a career in TV, working on shows such as The Big Breakfast and Richard & Judy. Then one day he found himself having lunch at the offices of Bloomsbury. He mentioned the unpublished book to a nice lady called Sarah, who politely suggested that he should send in the first three chapters for her to look at (and most likely dismiss, she thought to herself). Gareth returned home and excitedly told his wife this news, who gently explained that the book he had written actually wasn’t very good, but reminded him that he had recently begun work on a much better idea. This turned out to be good advice. In 2007 Bloomsbury published the first of four books in the series The Dragon Detective Agency and have since published The Thornthwaite Inheritance, Space Crime Conspiracy and The Considine Curse. He has also written a shorter story, Perry’s 5, published by Barrington Stoke and a series of books called Ninja Meerkats, published by Stripes.
Gareth now divides his time between writing books, producing TV programmes, spending time with his wife and son, Herbie and playing the slightly ludicrous number of stringed instruments in his front room.
NOMINATIONS & AWARDS
The Dragon Detective Agency: The Case of the Missing Cats was shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Book Prize.
The Thornthwaite Inheritance was shortlisted for eleven local book awards and won seven of them.
The Considine Curse was voted Blue Peter Book of the Year 2012.
Some years passed during which Gareth met his future wife, Lisa and began a career in TV, working on shows such as The Big Breakfast and Richard & Judy. Then one day he found himself having lunch at the offices of Bloomsbury. He mentioned the unpublished book to a nice lady called Sarah, who politely suggested that he should send in the first three chapters for her to look at (and most likely dismiss, she thought to herself). Gareth returned home and excitedly told his wife this news, who gently explained that the book he had written actually wasn’t very good, but reminded him that he had recently begun work on a much better idea. This turned out to be good advice. In 2007 Bloomsbury published the first of four books in the series The Dragon Detective Agency and have since published The Thornthwaite Inheritance, Space Crime Conspiracy and The Considine Curse. He has also written a shorter story, Perry’s 5, published by Barrington Stoke and a series of books called Ninja Meerkats, published by Stripes.
Gareth now divides his time between writing books, producing TV programmes, spending time with his wife and son, Herbie and playing the slightly ludicrous number of stringed instruments in his front room.
NOMINATIONS & AWARDS
The Dragon Detective Agency: The Case of the Missing Cats was shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Book Prize.
The Thornthwaite Inheritance was shortlisted for eleven local book awards and won seven of them.
The Considine Curse was voted Blue Peter Book of the Year 2012.
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February 16, 2021
Book Reviewed on www.whisperingstories.com
Are you looking for a fairy tale that teaches children not to wait to be rescued by a knight in shining armour, but to be fearless and brave? Well, look no further, Rabunzel is here!
Just like in the original tale of Rapunzel, Rabunzel has been sent to live in a tall tree (not a tower) alone, away from her friends and family because of her golden ears that are very long and make her an easy target for the hungry-eyed creatures who lived in the forest and would like to eat her.
Rabunzel is shut away for months with just her mother coming to see her daily to bring carrots and water, that is until Harry Hare sees her and thinks she needs rescuing. Oh, is everyone in for a surprise as Rabunzel has had enough of being vulnerable and lonely, it is time to take matters into her own bunny paws.
I loved this book. It was enjoyable, had amazing full-page, colourful artwork throughout that captured the plot perfectly, especially the expressions of the characters, and was so joyful to read. Plus, who wants a brave knight these days anyway, females (including bunnies) are capable of looking after themselves, thank you very much!
The book was truly delightful to read and I can see it becoming a firm favourite. It was refreshing to see a fairy tale where the female lead didn’t need a man to save her. The plot was humorous at times and I can see it giving the reader a giggle. This would make a fabulous bedtime story or even a class read.
Are you looking for a fairy tale that teaches children not to wait to be rescued by a knight in shining armour, but to be fearless and brave? Well, look no further, Rabunzel is here!
Just like in the original tale of Rapunzel, Rabunzel has been sent to live in a tall tree (not a tower) alone, away from her friends and family because of her golden ears that are very long and make her an easy target for the hungry-eyed creatures who lived in the forest and would like to eat her.
Rabunzel is shut away for months with just her mother coming to see her daily to bring carrots and water, that is until Harry Hare sees her and thinks she needs rescuing. Oh, is everyone in for a surprise as Rabunzel has had enough of being vulnerable and lonely, it is time to take matters into her own bunny paws.
I loved this book. It was enjoyable, had amazing full-page, colourful artwork throughout that captured the plot perfectly, especially the expressions of the characters, and was so joyful to read. Plus, who wants a brave knight these days anyway, females (including bunnies) are capable of looking after themselves, thank you very much!
The book was truly delightful to read and I can see it becoming a firm favourite. It was refreshing to see a fairy tale where the female lead didn’t need a man to save her. The plot was humorous at times and I can see it giving the reader a giggle. This would make a fabulous bedtime story or even a class read.
February 25, 2022
In diesem Büchlein geht es um die Häsin Rapurzel die lange Ohren hat. Ihre Mama hat Angst das ihr Gefahr vor wilden Tieren droh, und so schließt sie Rapurzel in einem hohen Baum ein...
Das Märchen von Rapunzel ist wohl den meisten bekannt und hier handelt es sich um eine sehr süße Tier-Adaption für die Kleinsten. In Reimform geht es mit Rapurzel in den Wald und den Baum hinauf. Doch dort fühlt sich die Hasendame natürlich äußerst unwohl. Der Retter in der Not kommt dann auch ganz schnell an, doch das Ende ist überraschend, denn "Selbst ist die Frau (Hasendame)!"
Mir hat dieses kleine Bilderbuch gut gefallen, auf den wenigen Seiten vereinen sich liebvolle, bunte Zeichnungen und eine sehr süße Geschichte in Reimform. Das Ende ist überraschend und hat mir sehr gut gefallen, denn Frauen müssen sich ja nicht immer vom Prinzen retten lassen sondern können selbst mutig sein! So vereint das Büchlein schöne Werte wie Mut und Hilfsbereitschaft. Ich empfehle die Geschichte gern weiter.
Das Märchen von Rapunzel ist wohl den meisten bekannt und hier handelt es sich um eine sehr süße Tier-Adaption für die Kleinsten. In Reimform geht es mit Rapurzel in den Wald und den Baum hinauf. Doch dort fühlt sich die Hasendame natürlich äußerst unwohl. Der Retter in der Not kommt dann auch ganz schnell an, doch das Ende ist überraschend, denn "Selbst ist die Frau (Hasendame)!"
Mir hat dieses kleine Bilderbuch gut gefallen, auf den wenigen Seiten vereinen sich liebvolle, bunte Zeichnungen und eine sehr süße Geschichte in Reimform. Das Ende ist überraschend und hat mir sehr gut gefallen, denn Frauen müssen sich ja nicht immer vom Prinzen retten lassen sondern können selbst mutig sein! So vereint das Büchlein schöne Werte wie Mut und Hilfsbereitschaft. Ich empfehle die Geschichte gern weiter.
February 24, 2021
One that will speak to parents as much as the kids. Charming twist on a classic.
March 5, 2022
Tolle Umdichtung von Rapunzel! Sehr schön übersetzt von Cornelia Boese.
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