Rumpelstilskin , fans of the Classic Fairytale will love this unique spin on the story of Rumpelstilskin! Relive the magic through a new dimension of the childhood favorite that you'll read over and over againl. Each story in the Retold series is beautifully written, each story is vividly illustrated with unforgettable characters that captivate and mesmerize, making a perfect gift! Fred Crump, Jr. was born in Houston, Texas on Junes 7 1931. He received a Master's Degree in Art from Sam Houston College in 1961. He moved to Palm Springs, California and taught art at a junior high school for 32 years. After retiring from teaching, he began a career as an author and illustrator of children's books. Fred Crump created his fairytale series with the inclusion of Black children in mind, and his work has, and will continue to touch lives for generations to come. Fred Crump wrote and illustrated other picture books including Cinderella, Afrotina and the Three Bears, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Hakim and Grenita, A Rose for Zemira, beauty and the Beast, Little Red Riding Hood just to name a few! Start your collection today!