Ages 3 - 7.

1987 Caldecott Honor Book! Retold and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. Ordered to spin straw into gold for the King, the miller's daughter is desperate so she promises the funny-looking little man her first born child if he helps her. But what will she do when he comes to collect? Splendid details and rich colors give this read-aloud treasure a lush, luxuriant look sure to enchant young readers and listeners.

Children's illustration enthusiasts have enjoyed Paul O. Zelinksy's rich paintings for years. Most notably, he has illustrated Swamp Angel, a 1995 Caldecott Honor Book and Rapunzel the 1998 Caldecott Medal Winner. Zelisky is also the illustrator of the immensely popular Wheels on the Bus Pop-up, for younger readers.