Rapunzel
By Barbara Rogasky
The Story
A beautiful girl is locked away in a lonely tower by a witch, growing up with only her impossibly long hair for company — until a prince finds his way to her window.
Why It's Special
For families who love a classic fairy tale told with full seriousness and real beauty, this is the Rapunzel that stays with you after the book closes.
- Big idea: Beauty and danger can live in the same painted page — and old stories still have the power to enchant.
- Vibes: Lush, moody, and a little terrifying in the best fairy-tale way.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love classic fairy tales with real magic and menace
- are drawn to richly painted, detailed illustrations
- enjoy stories about towers, witches, and rescue
- like to pore over pictures of terrifying woods and lonely towers
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story details: Why do you think the witch kept Rapunzel locked away in the tower?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Rapunzel felt spending so much time alone in the tower?
- Imagination: If you were locked in a tower like Rapunzel, what would you do to pass the time?
- Art & illustration: What do you notice about the woods in the pictures — what makes them feel scary or magical?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever felt shut out or left alone, like Rapunzel did in her tower?
