Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Puffin Books (Penguin)
Pages
32
Description
To rescue Rapunzel from her tower, a prince yells for her to throw down her hair; but being too far away to hear clearly, she tosses out various items from her room, including her maid.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2003
Physical description
32 p.; 11.5 inches
ISBN
0439750466 / 9780439750462
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LibraryThing member matt.picture.books
This is a great story for this age group because it is funny! Both boys and girls like it. I've used it in storytime for ages 3-5, as well as in class visits, and everyone seems to enjoy it. The illustrations also make it very appealing.
LibraryThing member cpipkin1
This book is a modern take on the traditional story of Rapunzel. In this book, the prince rides up and yells out for Rapunzel to let down something. Rapunzel can not hear him and throws down the wrong items each time. She ends up throwing down her maid whom lands on the prince. After they get up
I loved this book. By re-writing this story the author has made the old fashioned fairytale modern, humorous, and just plain fun. My kids love this story and have read it over and over again.
In my classroom I would use this story to demonstrate to student's how a fairytale can be re-written to reach the children of today, such as all of the new barbie movies that have come out. We could have an oral discussion on stories they have read several different versions of. After discussion, I would have students re-write a traditional fairytale.
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they fall in love and ride off leaving Rapunzel wondering if they will come back.I loved this book. By re-writing this story the author has made the old fashioned fairytale modern, humorous, and just plain fun. My kids love this story and have read it over and over again.
In my classroom I would use this story to demonstrate to student's how a fairytale can be re-written to reach the children of today, such as all of the new barbie movies that have come out. We could have an oral discussion on stories they have read several different versions of. After discussion, I would have students re-write a traditional fairytale.
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LibraryThing member ksolberg
A cute rhyming story about Rapunzel. A horse riding prince comes to Rapunzel's tower and asks for her to throw down her hair so he can come up and rescue her. Rapunzel keeps mistaking the prince's shouts and throws down various objects from her tower such as her underwear, a pig, and her maid. The
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prince ended up falling in love with the maid instead and they all lived happily ever after. Show Less
LibraryThing member MrsBond
The prince mishears Rapunzel and attempts to rescue her. She misunderstands everything he says, throwing everything to him except her famous hair. Very fun to read aloud.
LibraryThing member sharletkanehl
Summary:
In this version of the famous story about the girl with the long hair, Rapunzel can not quite make out just what it is that the prince keeps asking for her to “throw down.” She throws down anything that rhymes with his request, but never what the prince is ultimately asking for her to
Personal Reaction:
I thought that this book was hilarious. It makes me laugh every time I read it to my kids. My kids like me to elaborate on the many items that Rapunzel throws out of her tower to the prince. I am happy that such a cute twist to the tale was placed on this book.
Extension Ideas:
1. This book would be great when teaching rhyming words to my students. I could have my students name other words that rhyme with the prince’s request.
2. This book could also be used when pointing out what happens when students do not listen or pay attention to grown-ups. In the classroom, I could have my students write a short story with pictures about a time that they too did not hear a person and did the wrong thing.
In this version of the famous story about the girl with the long hair, Rapunzel can not quite make out just what it is that the prince keeps asking for her to “throw down.” She throws down anything that rhymes with his request, but never what the prince is ultimately asking for her to
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throw. By the end of the book the prince gets his happy ending, even if Rapunzel never correctly hears what he wanted. Personal Reaction:
I thought that this book was hilarious. It makes me laugh every time I read it to my kids. My kids like me to elaborate on the many items that Rapunzel throws out of her tower to the prince. I am happy that such a cute twist to the tale was placed on this book.
Extension Ideas:
1. This book would be great when teaching rhyming words to my students. I could have my students name other words that rhyme with the prince’s request.
2. This book could also be used when pointing out what happens when students do not listen or pay attention to grown-ups. In the classroom, I could have my students write a short story with pictures about a time that they too did not hear a person and did the wrong thing.
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LibraryThing member abella
Hysterical picture book about Rapunzel.
LibraryThing member JTNguyen
This book is a humorous version of the tale about Rapunzel. It is a funny story about not giving up on the first try in finding true love.
LibraryThing member awoodham93
I loved this book! What a great way to put a twist on an old classic! The Prince keeps asking for Rapunzel to let down her hair but she keeps mis-hearing him and sending down the wrong things. But the Prince does not give up, even though he gets covered with pancake batter and hit on the head with
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a melon! Finally he asks Rapunzel to let down her braid and she lets down her maid! But then, the Prince and the maid fall in love and ride off on his horse together. Also, there is a lot of fun rhymning and the book flows effortlessly. Show Less
LibraryThing member ashoemak
A clever twist on a well known fairy tale. A prince finds Rapunzel locked in a tower and wants to help her escape, but every time he yells to her she misunderstands him and throws down everything except her hair. When he shouts, "let down your braid", she throws down her maid instead. The prince
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and the maid fall in love at first sight and live happily ever after. Show Less
LibraryThing member Cfmichel
The best telling of Rapunzel I have ever read. Definitely has a funny twist. I love the cantaloupe part and the fact that she has a back door :) Also, I like that he fell for he maid (or, she fell for him) instead of Rapunzel like one would generally predict. Would be fun to have the kids guess
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what she's going to throw down after the prince makes his request. NEW FAVORITE! Show Less
LibraryThing member jverke
Leah Wilcox's first attempt at a children's picture book, Falling for Rapunzel, is a humorous rendition of the classic Rapunzel. This is a wonderful read a loud for children of all ages. Leah is a resident of Central Oregon and makes several appearances out our local schools. She does a magnificent
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job relating to the kids and sharing her writing process from idea to publisher. I believe this is important to our kids because it shows them how they can apply their writing skills to life. Show Less
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Told in rhyming couplets, Leah Wilcox's fractured fairy-tale takes the classic story of Rapunzel and turns it on its head. When a prince happens upon Rapunzel's tower and hears her weeping, he mistakes her chagrin at a bad hair day for true misfortune, and sets out to rescue her. But his efforts
One of those books which will undoubtedly appeal to the intended demographic, Falling for Rapunzel somehow fell just a little short for me, despite my life-long love of fairy-tales, and an interest in the ways in which they have been adapted over the years. I can see how the rhyming scheme will appeal to young readers and listeners, and have no doubt that the many misunderstandings will produce some giggles - what child doesn't like to come across unexpected references to underwear? Lydia Monks' colorful illustrations, using acrylic and collage, accentuate the humor of the story. But despite these many virtues, and a moderate level of enjoyment, I wasn't as "wowed" by this one as I expected to be. A solid effort in an enjoyable genre, Falling for Rapunzel didn't quite have me falling in love.
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are baffled at every turn, as Rapunzel misunderstands his requests, throwing down underwear instead of hair, socks rather than locks, and so on. Eventually she does throw down something the prince wants, and the tale concludes happily... One of those books which will undoubtedly appeal to the intended demographic, Falling for Rapunzel somehow fell just a little short for me, despite my life-long love of fairy-tales, and an interest in the ways in which they have been adapted over the years. I can see how the rhyming scheme will appeal to young readers and listeners, and have no doubt that the many misunderstandings will produce some giggles - what child doesn't like to come across unexpected references to underwear? Lydia Monks' colorful illustrations, using acrylic and collage, accentuate the humor of the story. But despite these many virtues, and a moderate level of enjoyment, I wasn't as "wowed" by this one as I expected to be. A solid effort in an enjoyable genre, Falling for Rapunzel didn't quite have me falling in love.
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LibraryThing member lmeza
For my daughter, anything Rapunzel!
LibraryThing member melodyreads
Rhyming, word play, and a fractured fairy tale ending make this a fun, fun story!!
LibraryThing member cubsfan3410
Cute, cute book! Wonderful artwork.
LibraryThing member tsmom1219
A wonderful story with very intricate collage illustrations. My daughter's first grade class loved it and wanted to hear it over and over again.
LibraryThing member sloth852
When Rapunzel has a hard time hearing what the prince is requesting when he calls to her, hilarity ensues.
Awards
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2007)
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Picture — 2006)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades K-2 — 2006)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2006)
Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Winner — 2006)
Call number
J2K.715