Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Henry Holt and Co. (First Edition)
Pages
32
Description
The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together this version of Cinderella, including elements from Mexico, Iran, Korea, Russia, Appalachia, and more.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2007
Physical description
32 p.; 11.25 inches
ISBN
080507953X / 9780805079531
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User reviews
LibraryThing member delzey
Here we have the familiar (if sanitized) fairy tale told with portions of the text excerpted from the telling of 17 different nations. For each sentence -- and sometimes fragments of detail -- text is surrounded by monochrome decorative borders indicating the origin of the text while each spread
It's nice to see that many nations have variations of the story with details rich enough to differentiate them, and I like the concept of the book as a whole. I especially like the way Paschkis has filled in the border areas with cultural details, almost as if they are panels in a stained glass window or a an illuminated manuscript. I almost wish the text blocks had some color to them so they blended better with the art.
It's the illustrations that make this book for me because, for all its variety, the text leaves me flat. The fact is, there are many multi-cultural retellings of the Cinderella story as the variations have their own histories and pedigrees. So then why cherry-pick details from many rich versions to make one dull, simplified one? I don't know that we needed another Cinderella story, and without knowing source material I'm left wondering how many of the variations were originally brought to new lands by immigrants and conquerors (the Appalachian variants from German ancestors, Indian variants from the British) or were radically different to begin with and pre-dated outside influences. The concept of an actual worldwide story plays out more like a cultural game of telephone. The more I think about it the more it feels like a multi-culti feel-good tale aimed at pleasing all and offending none. That's my opinion.
Really, I still like it, but more for the pictures.
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holds a larger full-color image depicting common aspects of the story.It's nice to see that many nations have variations of the story with details rich enough to differentiate them, and I like the concept of the book as a whole. I especially like the way Paschkis has filled in the border areas with cultural details, almost as if they are panels in a stained glass window or a an illuminated manuscript. I almost wish the text blocks had some color to them so they blended better with the art.
It's the illustrations that make this book for me because, for all its variety, the text leaves me flat. The fact is, there are many multi-cultural retellings of the Cinderella story as the variations have their own histories and pedigrees. So then why cherry-pick details from many rich versions to make one dull, simplified one? I don't know that we needed another Cinderella story, and without knowing source material I'm left wondering how many of the variations were originally brought to new lands by immigrants and conquerors (the Appalachian variants from German ancestors, Indian variants from the British) or were radically different to begin with and pre-dated outside influences. The concept of an actual worldwide story plays out more like a cultural game of telephone. The more I think about it the more it feels like a multi-culti feel-good tale aimed at pleasing all and offending none. That's my opinion.
Really, I still like it, but more for the pictures.
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LibraryThing member klsulliv
I really enjoyed reading this tale. I liked the fact that it showed the different types of cultures that viewed Cinderella. This tale shows how a young girl struggles to find happiness. If you want your children to see how Cinderella originated and eventually evolved into different types of
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countries over a period of time, this is the story for you. You will be amazed when you open this book and find out where the Cinderella story originated. Help your child learn more about cultures all over the world by reading to them this diverse Cinderella story. Show Less
LibraryThing member kdellington
Combines the Cinderella stories from various cultures
LibraryThing member janetvisser
Paul Fleischman is a Newbery Award-Winning author who has researched Cinderella stories from around the world and compiled them into this single tale. A map on the inside cover shows the 17 countries that are represented,and each one gives its own cultural flavor to the story as it unfolds .
It is a New York Times 2007 Notable book, a Book Sense Children's Pick, and an NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts.
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Illustrations are full-page and colorful, portraying the traditional costumes of the individual countries. This is a beautiful book, worthwhile for anyone who knows the western version of Cinderella and wants to hear how the story has been told in other parts of the world.It is a New York Times 2007 Notable book, a Book Sense Children's Pick, and an NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts.
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LibraryThing member susanmartling
This book is rich with multicultural ties, illustrations and images. A good springboard for writing your own version of a fairy tale. May have applications for ELL students. This book provides a perfect opportunity to practice the skill of compare and contrast ,using the similarities and
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differences between our version of the tale with that from other countries. Show Less
LibraryThing member SarahWilmot
This is an excellent example of a FAIRYTALE because it is involves a battle between good and evil with a happily-ever-after ending. Fleischman compiles the Cinderella stories from many different cultures and integrates them into one cohesive fairytale with the familiar evil step mother and
Setting: What makes this book fascinating is its integration of each culture's integral settings of Cinderella and how the influences the plot line: the Cinderella story looks different when it is set in Appalachia as opposed to Iraq, yet the author masterfully weaves those differences together to still form the familiar story known worldwide.
Age Appropriateness: Primary through Intermediate
Media: Winsor & Newton gouaches
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beautiful Cinderella.Setting: What makes this book fascinating is its integration of each culture's integral settings of Cinderella and how the influences the plot line: the Cinderella story looks different when it is set in Appalachia as opposed to Iraq, yet the author masterfully weaves those differences together to still form the familiar story known worldwide.
Age Appropriateness: Primary through Intermediate
Media: Winsor & Newton gouaches
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LibraryThing member Kivrin22
Very cool combination of several culture's versions of Cinderella combined into one story
LibraryThing member karinaw
Personal Response:
This is a very lively retelling of the classic Cinderella story. At first I didn’t like the illustrations because I like more realistic illustrations for fairy tales. However, on further consideration I think the folk art look is very fitting for the objective of using parts of
Curricular/Programming Connections:
Identify the cultures represented in the book. Have groups find a complete telling of the Cinderella in each culture. Report on the differences and what aspects of each culture are represented in their version of the story.
Look at the artwork, costumes, etc in the story to learn more about the cultures represented.
In a library story time read this book with several other retellings of the Cinderella story (ex. Cindy Ellen, etc.)
This is a very lively retelling of the classic Cinderella story. At first I didn’t like the illustrations because I like more realistic illustrations for fairy tales. However, on further consideration I think the folk art look is very fitting for the objective of using parts of
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the Cinderella story from lots of cultures.Curricular/Programming Connections:
Identify the cultures represented in the book. Have groups find a complete telling of the Cinderella in each culture. Report on the differences and what aspects of each culture are represented in their version of the story.
Look at the artwork, costumes, etc in the story to learn more about the cultures represented.
In a library story time read this book with several other retellings of the Cinderella story (ex. Cindy Ellen, etc.)
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LibraryThing member kerriwilliams
While it was an interesting idea I felt that the story was hard to follow, I would not read this aloud and would only recommend to students who have read other versions of Cinderella. I would use this book as an example of how you can cut and paste different versions to make your own book.
LibraryThing member kjarthur
Very clever style in telling the story of Cinderella for the story travels the world taking bits from different regions and cultures.
A great read for any age, and to teach universal story of redemption.
A great read for any age, and to teach universal story of redemption.
LibraryThing member princessofthesea
Subject Area: Language Arts
Genre: Folktale
The author tells the classic story of Cinderella. This is an example of a folktale because the plot is simple with fast-paced action and repetition. Cinderella magically goes from a poor servant to a queen in a short amount of time. There are implausible
Theme: the classic theme from the Cinderella story is that a humble nature, that does not complain, will be rewarded. The author does not reveal this theme fully until the end of the book, when Cinderella and her prince end up together.
Age: Intermediate
Genre: Folktale
The author tells the classic story of Cinderella. This is an example of a folktale because the plot is simple with fast-paced action and repetition. Cinderella magically goes from a poor servant to a queen in a short amount of time. There are implausible
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events, such as when the animals feed Cinderella and help her pick out the lentils from the ashes. The author portrays stereotypical characters, such as the sweet princess and the handsome prince. This author creates a conglomeration of Cinderella stories from around the world. The illustrations tell you which portion of the story is from which country. Theme: the classic theme from the Cinderella story is that a humble nature, that does not complain, will be rewarded. The author does not reveal this theme fully until the end of the book, when Cinderella and her prince end up together.
Age: Intermediate
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LibraryThing member MarissaFay
A fun aspect of this book are the illustrations. With each culture/location represented, the illustrations change to match. So Cinderella looks different throughout the entire book, it's wonderful and exciting. I think this book would be great to teach children about other parts of the world, and
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LibraryThing member mrindt
This book tells the story of Cinderella as told by different cultures around the world. As the story moves to a different location, the illustration changes to depict the culture of the place in the story. A beautiful book to read and enjoy the art work.
LibraryThing member marvelousleah
This delightful book of common culture features illustrations and text from all over the world. Comparing and contrasting the different tellings of the Cinderella story, this book shows children that the story of the downtrodden princess is more than a Disney movie and is told the world around. It
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may be confusing for younger children if read straight through; this book should spark discussion more than anything. Great for any public library or school library with a multi-cultural population. Show Less
LibraryThing member A.Smith
This book covers the different the versions of the classic tale of Cinderella. It follows the basic story line. I love how the book includes the stories from different countries. This book can teach children how alike yet different the many cultures of the world are.
LibraryThing member afmteacher
What an amazing book! Paul Fleischman weaves traditional Cinderella tales from around the world into a beautiful, creative unified story. The magnificent illustrations by Julie Paschkis complete the global nature of this work by using images from the various cultures represented.
LibraryThing member paulaanweiler
The story of Cinderellla told though all of the cultures that it came from.
LibraryThing member haldemac
A collection of Cinderella stories from different cultures around the world. It is fun and interesting to compare the story as told in different parts of the world as you read it.
LibraryThing member BolstlerJ
We all know the Cinderella story, but did you know that many other countries each have their own version of the well-known French tale? Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal by Newbury Award winner Paul Fleischman incorporates all of the classic stories together into one book, with Julie Paschkis's
For ages 3-8, or anyone who loves this classic story.
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illustrations showing the reader what land that particular paragraph of the tale came from. Fantastic illustrations combined with a familiar tale make this picture book fairy tale both educational and fun, with an air of the fantastic!For ages 3-8, or anyone who loves this classic story.
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LibraryThing member queenoftheshelf
The story of Cinderella is not the fanciful tale that most children remember from the Disney movie, it has been shared and told over countless years to children in all countries, each with slightly different interpretations and details. This book tries to reconcile and share these stories, in the
The illustrations are done with rich backgrounds, full of deep reds, yellows, blues, greens and golds, which serve to highlight the panels of action. The panels are fairly abstract, relying on this same primary palette. Children between Grades 2-4 will enjoy this multicultural journey through the story of Cinderella, and younger children might also appreciate it, although they may not understand the sequence of events without help.
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correct sequence, sharing glimpses into the culture and traditions of the home countries. The illustrations are done with rich backgrounds, full of deep reds, yellows, blues, greens and golds, which serve to highlight the panels of action. The panels are fairly abstract, relying on this same primary palette. Children between Grades 2-4 will enjoy this multicultural journey through the story of Cinderella, and younger children might also appreciate it, although they may not understand the sequence of events without help.
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LibraryThing member ckarmstr1
This book tells the classic story of Cinderella from various cultural perspectives. The story is told in consecutive order jumping from one culture to the next. I think this book would be great to share with children to show that one story can be told and interpreted many different ways.
LibraryThing member kloupe1
I really liked this book for the fact that it is not just one story of Cinderella, but multiple different cultural Cinderella stories. It tells stories from different cultures and not only does it tell you about Cinderella, but it tells you about the cultures of each country represented. I would
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definitely share this book with my class when going over fairy tales or when going over different cultures. This book says a lot when really, sharing one common thing, the fairy tale of Cinderella. Show Less
LibraryThing member mdrumgold
Theis worldwide Cinderella can be told everywhere. There are different countries of the world writted in the book, and this relates to all cultures of the world.
LibraryThing member KimReadingLog
In this clever retelling of Cinderella, Paul Fleishman has pieced together versions of Cinderella from all regions of the world, exposing readers to versions they may not have heard of before, from the different ways the stepmother treated her, to what she wore to the gown, to the types of shoes.
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Beautiful illustrations, and a wonderful, seamless transition from one country’s version to the next. A must for any unit on Cinderella. Show Less
LibraryThing member LoniMc
I really liked reading this book, Im familiar with the Disney version it was very interesting to read about all the other versions through out the world.
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Awards
Commonwealth Club of California Book Awards (Silver Medal — 2007)
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2010)
Red Clover Book Award (Nominee — 2009)
Chickadee Award (Nominee — 2009)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Nonfiction — 2010)
Call number
J2K.538