As her health declines, elderly Mrs. Mortimer's greedy family becomes increasingly interested in her estate, raising the suspicions of Father Dowling and a teenage trio.

Never has this classic fairy-tale been more stylishly spun for young readers than in this new, freshly illustrated picture book adaptation! Children will treasure this elegant, accessible edition of Rumplestiltskin, complete with a cover treated in glimmering gold foil and straw-colored endpapers. Fresh art from Robert Dunn illuminates this shimmering classic as it begs the question-is there anything more precious than gold?

One day, Grey Cat stumbles upon a surprise in one of his usual fishing spots: a small wooden rowboat containing a bucket of fresh fish sitting idly. Curious and eager to snatch it up, Grey Cat seeks the help of a nearby owl, who is willing to lend a hand if Grey Cat helps him free his claw from under a log. But will Grey Cat choose to help the owl--or is he too eager to reach the rowboat and grab his newfound treasure?