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February 12, 2013
Summary:
Life for Cinderella is anything but glamorous, living under the rule of her stepmother and dealing with the cruelty of her 2 stepsisters, who are both extremely mean to her. However, her luck takes a turn for the better when an invitation arrives for the King’s grand ball. However, as per her stepmother, Cinderella is told she is not allowed to attend because ”the prince would never marry her.” Nonetheless, Cinderella is soon greeted by her fairy godmother, who transforms the tattered and torn Cinderella into the spitting image of a future princess, equip with a lavish ball gown, a horse and carriage, and a pair of one-of-a-kind glass slippers. However, there does exist 1 small catch. At midnight, the magic will fade, and so Cinderella must make sure she is home by the time the clock strikes 12. That evening at the royal ball, Cinderella has a wonderful time dancing the night away with the prince. She has so much fun, she almost loses track of time, and must make a dash for the nearest exit as she hears the chimes on the clock begin to strike 12 times, causing her to lose one of her glass slippers.
The next day, it becomes known that the prince is anxiously seeking out the girl who left behind her shoe at last night’s revelry, because whoever it is, he wants to take her hand in marriage. After searching throughout the land for the shoe’s match, he finally gets the answer he’s been looking for when Cinderella tries it on, as the shoe is undoubtedly the perfect fit. From there, the prince asks Cinderella to be his bride, and everyone; even her stepmother and stepsisters are overjoyed by Cinderella’s good fortune. In the end Cinderella and the prince marry, and begin enjoying the “happily ever after” life as a couple at the castle.
Response:
This 3D eBook version of the story was so interactive and entertaining that is was absolutely a delight to read. I rated this book a 4/5 stars, as it encompasses many of the criteria for outstanding children’s literature, (TMY, 2010, p.9) as well as not only incorporates a relatable child protagonist, but also allows the reader to be an active participant in the storyline. Throughout the eBook, readers were able to interact with the characters by moving them about on the page, and even spin them around to show a character’s happiness or excitement. Readers also had to help the characters at times. For instance, when Cinderella had to clear off the kitchen table and do the dishes, the reader was instructed to help Cinderella in bringing the dishes to the sink, and when the fairy godmother was gathering the necessary ingredients for her magic spell so Cinderella could go to the ball, readers had to help the fairy godmother gather the supplies from the garden. Another strong aspect of this version was the options presented to the reader before beginning the story. Readers could opt to read the story independently, or have it read to them, which I think is a great feature for young children who may just be learning to read, or who may not be able to fully read independently yet. Narrowing in on the storyline itself, I did like how all of the characters were shown as happy and supportive of Cinderella at her wedding, even her stepmother and stepsisters. In the Disney version of this book, her stepmother and stepsisters are actually quite disgusted with Cinderella for sneaking out to the ball, and are also shown as being jealous towards her for getting to marry the prince. Though perhaps not the most realistic reactions were depicted from Cinderella’s stepfamily, I found comfort in seeing a truly happy ending take place. In current times, parents are not always supportive of their son or daughter’s decisions as to who they date or marry, and I think that positive parental support is also something many children in today’s society do not get enough of. This version of Cinderella is a good role model in demonstrating a supportive family atmosphere, even though the stepmother and stepsisters in the story do not act this way towards Cinderella at first. In spite of this, I did find one aspect of this version to not be my most favorite. It was the very last scene of the story, where Cinderella, now Princess Cinderella, and the prince are shown playing ping-pong together at the royal castle. I found this event to be quite random. It seemed as though they went from their wedding ceremony to battling each other at the ping-pong table, and though I can kind of connect this to the two of them beginning the married life and enjoying a mutual interest together, I really did not understand why it was necessary to show this as part of the story’s ending. I would have preferred the tale to end with “happily ever after” sometime after the prince and princess were shown celebrating at their wedding ceremony, instead of the closing act being the new princess competing against the prince she just married.
Classroom Connection:
As described by Amanda Napolitani (www.asburypark.k12.nj.us/) a coordinating social studies lesson relating to this book could be to have students read and analyze several different versions of the Cinderella fairytales, which could include the Disney version, this eBook version, as well as versions of Cinderella that derive from all over the world, including The Irish Cinderlad, Ireland’s version, Zimbabwe: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, a West African version, and many others. By comparing and contrasting the different versions and how the American version differs from the versions that derive from other countries from around the world, students will be able to see how the influence of culture can influence the details in a story, as well as how elements of the various versions are the same, and are completely different. Being able to compare and contrast is an important reading comprehension skill, and in this particular lesson, students will also be exposed to the comparing and contrasting of different cultures, giving them some initial insight to understanding diversity and appreciating individual differences.
Text Complexity:
Though this book does not have an associated lexile level or guided reading level, I would consider this story catch the interest of k-3 graders. As far as reading this book independently, I would say children would be able to be confident in selecting the “read on my own” option by 2nd grade. However, since there also exists a “read to me” option, I would deem even those students who can't read yet or are just learning to read to be able to read this book independently by selecting the “read to me” option. Additionally, those children learning to read would find it very beneficial that the words are portrayed on the screen and highlighted as they are being read in the “read to me” option, so they could follow along and maybe learn some new vocabulary just by listening.
Life for Cinderella is anything but glamorous, living under the rule of her stepmother and dealing with the cruelty of her 2 stepsisters, who are both extremely mean to her. However, her luck takes a turn for the better when an invitation arrives for the King’s grand ball. However, as per her stepmother, Cinderella is told she is not allowed to attend because ”the prince would never marry her.” Nonetheless, Cinderella is soon greeted by her fairy godmother, who transforms the tattered and torn Cinderella into the spitting image of a future princess, equip with a lavish ball gown, a horse and carriage, and a pair of one-of-a-kind glass slippers. However, there does exist 1 small catch. At midnight, the magic will fade, and so Cinderella must make sure she is home by the time the clock strikes 12. That evening at the royal ball, Cinderella has a wonderful time dancing the night away with the prince. She has so much fun, she almost loses track of time, and must make a dash for the nearest exit as she hears the chimes on the clock begin to strike 12 times, causing her to lose one of her glass slippers.
The next day, it becomes known that the prince is anxiously seeking out the girl who left behind her shoe at last night’s revelry, because whoever it is, he wants to take her hand in marriage. After searching throughout the land for the shoe’s match, he finally gets the answer he’s been looking for when Cinderella tries it on, as the shoe is undoubtedly the perfect fit. From there, the prince asks Cinderella to be his bride, and everyone; even her stepmother and stepsisters are overjoyed by Cinderella’s good fortune. In the end Cinderella and the prince marry, and begin enjoying the “happily ever after” life as a couple at the castle.
Response:
This 3D eBook version of the story was so interactive and entertaining that is was absolutely a delight to read. I rated this book a 4/5 stars, as it encompasses many of the criteria for outstanding children’s literature, (TMY, 2010, p.9) as well as not only incorporates a relatable child protagonist, but also allows the reader to be an active participant in the storyline. Throughout the eBook, readers were able to interact with the characters by moving them about on the page, and even spin them around to show a character’s happiness or excitement. Readers also had to help the characters at times. For instance, when Cinderella had to clear off the kitchen table and do the dishes, the reader was instructed to help Cinderella in bringing the dishes to the sink, and when the fairy godmother was gathering the necessary ingredients for her magic spell so Cinderella could go to the ball, readers had to help the fairy godmother gather the supplies from the garden. Another strong aspect of this version was the options presented to the reader before beginning the story. Readers could opt to read the story independently, or have it read to them, which I think is a great feature for young children who may just be learning to read, or who may not be able to fully read independently yet. Narrowing in on the storyline itself, I did like how all of the characters were shown as happy and supportive of Cinderella at her wedding, even her stepmother and stepsisters. In the Disney version of this book, her stepmother and stepsisters are actually quite disgusted with Cinderella for sneaking out to the ball, and are also shown as being jealous towards her for getting to marry the prince. Though perhaps not the most realistic reactions were depicted from Cinderella’s stepfamily, I found comfort in seeing a truly happy ending take place. In current times, parents are not always supportive of their son or daughter’s decisions as to who they date or marry, and I think that positive parental support is also something many children in today’s society do not get enough of. This version of Cinderella is a good role model in demonstrating a supportive family atmosphere, even though the stepmother and stepsisters in the story do not act this way towards Cinderella at first. In spite of this, I did find one aspect of this version to not be my most favorite. It was the very last scene of the story, where Cinderella, now Princess Cinderella, and the prince are shown playing ping-pong together at the royal castle. I found this event to be quite random. It seemed as though they went from their wedding ceremony to battling each other at the ping-pong table, and though I can kind of connect this to the two of them beginning the married life and enjoying a mutual interest together, I really did not understand why it was necessary to show this as part of the story’s ending. I would have preferred the tale to end with “happily ever after” sometime after the prince and princess were shown celebrating at their wedding ceremony, instead of the closing act being the new princess competing against the prince she just married.
Classroom Connection:
As described by Amanda Napolitani (www.asburypark.k12.nj.us/) a coordinating social studies lesson relating to this book could be to have students read and analyze several different versions of the Cinderella fairytales, which could include the Disney version, this eBook version, as well as versions of Cinderella that derive from all over the world, including The Irish Cinderlad, Ireland’s version, Zimbabwe: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, a West African version, and many others. By comparing and contrasting the different versions and how the American version differs from the versions that derive from other countries from around the world, students will be able to see how the influence of culture can influence the details in a story, as well as how elements of the various versions are the same, and are completely different. Being able to compare and contrast is an important reading comprehension skill, and in this particular lesson, students will also be exposed to the comparing and contrasting of different cultures, giving them some initial insight to understanding diversity and appreciating individual differences.
Text Complexity:
Though this book does not have an associated lexile level or guided reading level, I would consider this story catch the interest of k-3 graders. As far as reading this book independently, I would say children would be able to be confident in selecting the “read on my own” option by 2nd grade. However, since there also exists a “read to me” option, I would deem even those students who can't read yet or are just learning to read to be able to read this book independently by selecting the “read to me” option. Additionally, those children learning to read would find it very beneficial that the words are portrayed on the screen and highlighted as they are being read in the “read to me” option, so they could follow along and maybe learn some new vocabulary just by listening.
October 20, 2012
Cinderella lived with her mean stepmother and two meaner stepsisters. She lived only to serve her cruel family, cleaning all day in her dingy clothes. Invited to the royal families ball Cinderella was left in tears while her two mean stepsisters and stepmother enjoyed themselves at the ball. Miraculously Cinderella was visited by her fairy god mother and was transformed into the most beautiful girl in the land. At the ball Cinderella was caught up in the moment and forgot about her fairy god mothers warning. As the clock struck midnight Cinderella was forced to flee the ball leaving her prince charming in wonderment and her glass slipper behind. The prince announced to the kingdom that he would marry the girl whose foot can fit into the glass slipper. How hard could that be!!! Cinderella’s stepsisters tried slipping into the glass slipper but their feet were much too big. Once Cinderella had her chance the prince knew she was the mysterious girl at the ball. And they lived happily ever after, the end.
This iPad app allows interaction, a reader could help Cinderella clean the kitchen, assist her sisters in getting ready for the ball or help Cinderella collect the items needed to create her horse and carriage. The story line sticks to the traditional Cinderella tale with only one exception. The reader must use their prior knowledge of Cinderella in order to understand why she lives with her stepfamily. In this edition the story begins with Cinderella working all day, cleaning up after her messy stepfamily. The story doesn’t explain why or how Cinderella is in her current position as “embarrassing step child,” like it does in other editions. This edition assumes that the reader already knows Cinderella’s history. I’m not entirely sure ALL readers know the story of Cinderella, however, in our culture the story of Cinderella is told at a very young age. Most three year old girls know the story line.
I think it’s strange how nobody recognizes Cinderella at the ball as if her appearance changed drastically. It isn’t as though Cinderella went through reconstructive surgery. She simply “got cleaned up.” Had her face changed that much!?! I’m assuming sleeping in the ash hadn’t done poor dirty Cinderella justice. I understand its children’s literature. However, in the Brothers Grimm original, which were intended for adults, Cinderella visited the kings feast three times without being recognized. How is that possible and why didn’t anyone question the Grimm Brothers? I would have. I digress…
This iPad app could be used in the classroom to introduce students to new technology. Students can follow along with the narrator improving reading skills. The app is a fun way to introduce students to the tale of Cinderella. It could be used as a springboard into a larger study of traditional literature. I think with the app being interactive and most young girls enjoy princess theme thingamajigs this would be a fun way for (mostly female) students to learn subject matter.
I believe this app is geared towards younger readers. With that being said after researching I was unable to find a range of text complexity. However, after going back and opening the app, the language used is fairly simple. I thought the language used was close to that of Chrysanthemum, which has a level of text complexity of:
Interest Level: Grades K - 2
Grade level Equivalent: 1.0
Lexile Measure Level: 410L
DRA: 20
Guided Reading: L
I thought proving this information would help.
This iPad app allows interaction, a reader could help Cinderella clean the kitchen, assist her sisters in getting ready for the ball or help Cinderella collect the items needed to create her horse and carriage. The story line sticks to the traditional Cinderella tale with only one exception. The reader must use their prior knowledge of Cinderella in order to understand why she lives with her stepfamily. In this edition the story begins with Cinderella working all day, cleaning up after her messy stepfamily. The story doesn’t explain why or how Cinderella is in her current position as “embarrassing step child,” like it does in other editions. This edition assumes that the reader already knows Cinderella’s history. I’m not entirely sure ALL readers know the story of Cinderella, however, in our culture the story of Cinderella is told at a very young age. Most three year old girls know the story line.
I think it’s strange how nobody recognizes Cinderella at the ball as if her appearance changed drastically. It isn’t as though Cinderella went through reconstructive surgery. She simply “got cleaned up.” Had her face changed that much!?! I’m assuming sleeping in the ash hadn’t done poor dirty Cinderella justice. I understand its children’s literature. However, in the Brothers Grimm original, which were intended for adults, Cinderella visited the kings feast three times without being recognized. How is that possible and why didn’t anyone question the Grimm Brothers? I would have. I digress…
This iPad app could be used in the classroom to introduce students to new technology. Students can follow along with the narrator improving reading skills. The app is a fun way to introduce students to the tale of Cinderella. It could be used as a springboard into a larger study of traditional literature. I think with the app being interactive and most young girls enjoy princess theme thingamajigs this would be a fun way for (mostly female) students to learn subject matter.
I believe this app is geared towards younger readers. With that being said after researching I was unable to find a range of text complexity. However, after going back and opening the app, the language used is fairly simple. I thought the language used was close to that of Chrysanthemum, which has a level of text complexity of:
Interest Level: Grades K - 2
Grade level Equivalent: 1.0
Lexile Measure Level: 410L
DRA: 20
Guided Reading: L
I thought proving this information would help.
September 22, 2012
Summary:
Cinderella, with reddish brown hair, grew up with wealthy parents and always felt loved. Cinderella felt like a princess, even though she didn't live in the castle. Unfortunately, her mother passed away and her dad remarried a bitter woman with two daughters. Though Cinderella was always polite and kind to them, the new stepmom and stepsisters dismissed her affection. When Cinderella's father passes, the stepmom takes over the entire house and forces Cinderella to do chores and give up her room for her other daughters.
The prince hosts a ball in search of a bride, and the stepsisters get dressed in the best clothes they have. When Cinderella asks to go, the stepmom laughs and tells her she is only a servant, and that she needed to do chores. As the stepmom accompanies the girls to ensure they dance with the prince, Cinderella begins to cry, and desperately wishes to attend the ball. All of the sudden, a fairy godmother appears and explains she has been watching over her for years and was waiting for her to make a wish. Because she was pure of heart, her wish was granted. Cinderella was magically dressed up, given a carriage, and made her way to the ball just in time to dance with the prince. No one recognized her, so beautiful, as she danced the night away. By midnight, Cinderella hurries out of the ball, leaving behind a glass slipper. The prince had already fallen in love with her, and vouches that whoever this mystery girl is shall be his bride. Cinderella is desperate to prove to him that she is the mystery girl he has fallen for.
Response:
EDCI 311 Connections: This eBook deserves a rating of 4/5 stars. The author added some more background stories about Cinderella's parents than the original, but only slightly. Our textbook shares that showing originality is one criteria for outstanding children's literature (TMY, 2010, p.9). That is why I took one star away. I feel like this lacks originality, and the parts that did change seemed to be minor. It does, however, show that being pure of heart does win in the long run. Her kind heart did not go unnoticed. I also thought the eBook was helpful because of the illustrations and animations, along with the option to read individually or be read to.
Personal Connections:The story paralleled the original Cinderella, but changed her hair color--which may seem silly to point out, but I think most children picture the blonde Cinderella--and I feel that was an odd choice. However, I always get excited with the "rags to riches" idea, and even with the happily ever after endings.
Classroom Connections:
I think it would be interesting to read atleast two different Cinderella variants and do a compare/contrast chart of differences and similarities and then discuss which ones they like better and why. This could introduce the use of venn diagrams for future studies, as well as enhance reading comprehension.
Text Complexity: (Found at http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard)
Lexile Level: Unavailable
Guided Reading Level: Unavailable
Grade Level: PK-3rd grade
Since the eBook has the option for someone to read it to you, I think even PK should be able to do this individually. However, if they select the "read on my own option," I think it is reasonable for 2nd graders to read individually.
Cinderella, with reddish brown hair, grew up with wealthy parents and always felt loved. Cinderella felt like a princess, even though she didn't live in the castle. Unfortunately, her mother passed away and her dad remarried a bitter woman with two daughters. Though Cinderella was always polite and kind to them, the new stepmom and stepsisters dismissed her affection. When Cinderella's father passes, the stepmom takes over the entire house and forces Cinderella to do chores and give up her room for her other daughters.
The prince hosts a ball in search of a bride, and the stepsisters get dressed in the best clothes they have. When Cinderella asks to go, the stepmom laughs and tells her she is only a servant, and that she needed to do chores. As the stepmom accompanies the girls to ensure they dance with the prince, Cinderella begins to cry, and desperately wishes to attend the ball. All of the sudden, a fairy godmother appears and explains she has been watching over her for years and was waiting for her to make a wish. Because she was pure of heart, her wish was granted. Cinderella was magically dressed up, given a carriage, and made her way to the ball just in time to dance with the prince. No one recognized her, so beautiful, as she danced the night away. By midnight, Cinderella hurries out of the ball, leaving behind a glass slipper. The prince had already fallen in love with her, and vouches that whoever this mystery girl is shall be his bride. Cinderella is desperate to prove to him that she is the mystery girl he has fallen for.
Response:
EDCI 311 Connections: This eBook deserves a rating of 4/5 stars. The author added some more background stories about Cinderella's parents than the original, but only slightly. Our textbook shares that showing originality is one criteria for outstanding children's literature (TMY, 2010, p.9). That is why I took one star away. I feel like this lacks originality, and the parts that did change seemed to be minor. It does, however, show that being pure of heart does win in the long run. Her kind heart did not go unnoticed. I also thought the eBook was helpful because of the illustrations and animations, along with the option to read individually or be read to.
Personal Connections:The story paralleled the original Cinderella, but changed her hair color--which may seem silly to point out, but I think most children picture the blonde Cinderella--and I feel that was an odd choice. However, I always get excited with the "rags to riches" idea, and even with the happily ever after endings.
Classroom Connections:
I think it would be interesting to read atleast two different Cinderella variants and do a compare/contrast chart of differences and similarities and then discuss which ones they like better and why. This could introduce the use of venn diagrams for future studies, as well as enhance reading comprehension.
Text Complexity: (Found at http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard)
Lexile Level: Unavailable
Guided Reading Level: Unavailable
Grade Level: PK-3rd grade
Since the eBook has the option for someone to read it to you, I think even PK should be able to do this individually. However, if they select the "read on my own option," I think it is reasonable for 2nd graders to read individually.
February 12, 2013
Summary:
The classic Cinderella story is taken to a whole new level through the iPad 3D version. The plot is still the same. A young girl named Cinderella lives with her stepmom and step sisters. Cinderella is forced to clean all day and wear old, ragged clothes. Then the sisters get invited to a ball. Cinderella wants to go, but is not allowed to because she has no gown to wear. Her fairy godmother poofs up and magically created a beautiful gown, horse, and carriage so that Cinderella may attend the ball. There, she finds the prince and they fall in love, but Cinderella must be home by midnight. When she leaves she drops her glass slipper and the prince finds it. Soon he travels to her house and says that whoever fits the slipper will be his wife. After the step sisters are unsuccessful, Cinderella gives it a shot and the slipper fits perfectly. The prince and Cinderella get married and live happily ever after.
However, this 3-D electronic version is filled with lots of cool features that a print book cannot offer. The book can be read out loud or you can read it on your own. When it is read to you, the words are lit up as they are read. This version also allows the reader to interact with the story. Readers must touch the screen to help Cinderella wash dishes, help the fairy godmother gather items for her magic spell, and try the glass slipper on Cinderella, among many other interactive features. The story is very kid friendly. The voices are children’s voices and the characters are children. Cinderella and the prince have ice cream at the ball and play ping pong at their castle after they are married. Kids will have a lot of fun playing their way through this classic fairy tale.
Response:
The characteristic I noticed most about this story is how interactive it was. The reader is constantly doing something to keep them engaged in the story. They can move the characters, turn the pages, watch the words light up, and be part of the story. Unlike a typical print-book, the reader would not easily be distracted by their surroundings since the book keeps their attention.
The story made me feel like a kid again. It was a lot of fun having a story read to me and following along with the words. If I was a young student I would really look forward to getting to read a book in an electronic version and getting to interact with the story instead of just following it or reading it.
Classroom Connection:
The classic Cinderella story has several versions out there, and some even from different cultures. A good classroom activity for this would be to explore other versions of the story and compare and contrast them. Students could also take a turn at writing their own version of a Cinderella story. When exploring the story from the view of a different culture, students could go into more detail about those cultures and why their adaptation of the story differs from the more American ones.
Text Complexity:
This particular version of the Cinderella story does not have a lexile score, grade equivalent, or reading level. However, other version suggests grades K-1. I would say that K-3 could follow along easily with this read along/interactive version. If this book is part of a bigger project (like the activity mentioned above with exploring different versions), then I believe that even grades 4-6 would benefit from reading this book.
The classic Cinderella story is taken to a whole new level through the iPad 3D version. The plot is still the same. A young girl named Cinderella lives with her stepmom and step sisters. Cinderella is forced to clean all day and wear old, ragged clothes. Then the sisters get invited to a ball. Cinderella wants to go, but is not allowed to because she has no gown to wear. Her fairy godmother poofs up and magically created a beautiful gown, horse, and carriage so that Cinderella may attend the ball. There, she finds the prince and they fall in love, but Cinderella must be home by midnight. When she leaves she drops her glass slipper and the prince finds it. Soon he travels to her house and says that whoever fits the slipper will be his wife. After the step sisters are unsuccessful, Cinderella gives it a shot and the slipper fits perfectly. The prince and Cinderella get married and live happily ever after.
However, this 3-D electronic version is filled with lots of cool features that a print book cannot offer. The book can be read out loud or you can read it on your own. When it is read to you, the words are lit up as they are read. This version also allows the reader to interact with the story. Readers must touch the screen to help Cinderella wash dishes, help the fairy godmother gather items for her magic spell, and try the glass slipper on Cinderella, among many other interactive features. The story is very kid friendly. The voices are children’s voices and the characters are children. Cinderella and the prince have ice cream at the ball and play ping pong at their castle after they are married. Kids will have a lot of fun playing their way through this classic fairy tale.
Response:
The characteristic I noticed most about this story is how interactive it was. The reader is constantly doing something to keep them engaged in the story. They can move the characters, turn the pages, watch the words light up, and be part of the story. Unlike a typical print-book, the reader would not easily be distracted by their surroundings since the book keeps their attention.
The story made me feel like a kid again. It was a lot of fun having a story read to me and following along with the words. If I was a young student I would really look forward to getting to read a book in an electronic version and getting to interact with the story instead of just following it or reading it.
Classroom Connection:
The classic Cinderella story has several versions out there, and some even from different cultures. A good classroom activity for this would be to explore other versions of the story and compare and contrast them. Students could also take a turn at writing their own version of a Cinderella story. When exploring the story from the view of a different culture, students could go into more detail about those cultures and why their adaptation of the story differs from the more American ones.
Text Complexity:
This particular version of the Cinderella story does not have a lexile score, grade equivalent, or reading level. However, other version suggests grades K-1. I would say that K-3 could follow along easily with this read along/interactive version. If this book is part of a bigger project (like the activity mentioned above with exploring different versions), then I believe that even grades 4-6 would benefit from reading this book.
March 20, 2013
Summary: Cinderella: A 3D Fairy Tale by Nosy Crow is a classic fairytale told in a 3d animation story with a modern look. The story talks about a girl named Cinderella who was being treated like a maid in her own home. Her stepsisters were rude and mean to her. Her stepmother claimed that any prince would be lucky to marry her daughters. Cinderella is visited by a fairy godmother who helps her become beautiful in a blue gown, glass slippers and a pumpkin carriage to take her to the ball. She arrives at the ball and dances with the prince until midnight. She is advised to leave before midnight because her beauty would be gone. She leaves the premises right away and leaves behind her glass slipper. The prince takes the slipper to find it's rightful owner Cinderella. Her stepsisters try the slipper and it is too small for them. The slipper fits Cinderella and the prince finds her. The two happily get married and the best part is in the end they are playing ping pong together. This is a different ending then the classic Cinderella.
Response: I absolutely loved this 3D fairytale of Cinderella. The story felt like a movie since it was animated. The characters are described in 2D moving images. The animation was very colorful. I had the story read to me in which there was narration and some dialogue spoken by the characters. Facial expressions were described through movement of body, eyes and lips. I thought it was interesting when in some scenes there was a mirror in which the reader can see themselves in the story. I wasn't expecting that, when I saw that it made me very excited. This story made me very happy because it was so different in comparison to the traditional way of reading. This 3D version would be good for all students that are in 2nd grade and under.
I awarded this fairytale the full 5 stars because I truly loved the presentation of this story. A story shown in animation felt like I was watching a movie. I absolutely adored it. I would definitely like to use devices that show my students 3D stories. It's very interesting and enjoyable for everyone.
Classroom Connections: With the way technology is becoming such a big part of society as teachers it is our job to expose our students to the digital world through learning. This is an excellent way to do so. I found a website which is http://www.readwritethink.org/classro.... This website allows students to explore devices such as ipads and other tablets. This way they can learn how books can be interpreted in many different ways. Students learn in a variety of ways. Exploring a new way of reading rather than just the traditional way can be a good experience for children. This can help students connect better with the story since they are able to control what they are doing. Exposing children to technology is very important because they need to know this is available for them.
I would prefer showing the story on a single ipad the first time to a group of students so that they are familiar with the device.
Text Complexity: I believe this book would be appropriate for students preK-2nd grade. The story is simple and short with wonderful animations that would especially amaze young readers.
Response: I absolutely loved this 3D fairytale of Cinderella. The story felt like a movie since it was animated. The characters are described in 2D moving images. The animation was very colorful. I had the story read to me in which there was narration and some dialogue spoken by the characters. Facial expressions were described through movement of body, eyes and lips. I thought it was interesting when in some scenes there was a mirror in which the reader can see themselves in the story. I wasn't expecting that, when I saw that it made me very excited. This story made me very happy because it was so different in comparison to the traditional way of reading. This 3D version would be good for all students that are in 2nd grade and under.
I awarded this fairytale the full 5 stars because I truly loved the presentation of this story. A story shown in animation felt like I was watching a movie. I absolutely adored it. I would definitely like to use devices that show my students 3D stories. It's very interesting and enjoyable for everyone.
Classroom Connections: With the way technology is becoming such a big part of society as teachers it is our job to expose our students to the digital world through learning. This is an excellent way to do so. I found a website which is http://www.readwritethink.org/classro.... This website allows students to explore devices such as ipads and other tablets. This way they can learn how books can be interpreted in many different ways. Students learn in a variety of ways. Exploring a new way of reading rather than just the traditional way can be a good experience for children. This can help students connect better with the story since they are able to control what they are doing. Exposing children to technology is very important because they need to know this is available for them.
I would prefer showing the story on a single ipad the first time to a group of students so that they are familiar with the device.
Text Complexity: I believe this book would be appropriate for students preK-2nd grade. The story is simple and short with wonderful animations that would especially amaze young readers.
October 20, 2012
Summary
A young girl named Cinderella once lived with her father and mother; all of them were a happy and wealthy family. One day Cinderella’s mother passed away, and she was really sad. However, her father remarried to a woman with two daughters. Cinderella was emotionally abused by her stepmothers and step- sisters. They were so evil to her. Cinderella’s father died from an injury by falling from a horse. Cinderella treated her family with kindness, but as usual her stepmother ignored her, and her step sisters were mean to her. They made Cinderella live in the chamber by the kitchen. Cinderella was a servant to the step family. One day a ball was announced and Cinderella had asked her step-mother. The stepmother answer was a no and Cinderella had to help her step sister prepare for the ball.
Cinderella was so sad, that the night of the ball a fairy godmother came to her and told her she was going to the ball. The fairy godmother gave her a new dress, shoes, and a carriage. She had warned her to return before midnight or else her magic would be gone. Cinderella went to the ball and danced with the prince, but because the time had struck twelve, Cinderella had to run out. When she ran away, one of her shoes was left behind. The prince wanted to find who glass slipper belong to and would married the maiden who fit it. Everyone except Cinderella tried to fit the glass slipper but couldn’t. When the prince arrived at her house the step sisters tried the slipper but couldn’t fit it. Then he asked if someone else lived at the house, and Cinderella came to try the slipper. After she tried the slipper, the prince knew it was the beautiful maiden that danced with him. Both got married and lived happily ever after.
Response
I rate this electronic book a five. I really like the story of Cinderella and it really pop out when the story was made that if anyone touched it, it would make the sounds. Also it would change the pictures. This story is traditional and has been made in different languages. Cinderella is a fairy tale because the plot is magical, and how it is explains about a young maiden who even though lives in a nice house is a poor maiden, and comes out of her troubled life when the prince marries her (TMY, 2010, p.227). The fairy godmother is the helper of Cinderella, someone who provides the magical aid in the hero cycle (TMY, 2010, p. 216). The story makes me feel like if I was a kid again. The book reminds me of the Cinderella movie. This book reminds me of the Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Lessmore because it has sounds and movements. The meaning of this story is that before having a better future you have to go through the worst first.
Classroom Connection
This story can be connected with language arts, when students are studying the traditional literatures, and the fairy tales. Students can also research about how does book becomes electronic books and probably see if they are able to make their little mini version of a story with electronic books by searching an application.
Text Complexity
I could not find the lexile or the grade for the Electronic version.
A young girl named Cinderella once lived with her father and mother; all of them were a happy and wealthy family. One day Cinderella’s mother passed away, and she was really sad. However, her father remarried to a woman with two daughters. Cinderella was emotionally abused by her stepmothers and step- sisters. They were so evil to her. Cinderella’s father died from an injury by falling from a horse. Cinderella treated her family with kindness, but as usual her stepmother ignored her, and her step sisters were mean to her. They made Cinderella live in the chamber by the kitchen. Cinderella was a servant to the step family. One day a ball was announced and Cinderella had asked her step-mother. The stepmother answer was a no and Cinderella had to help her step sister prepare for the ball.
Cinderella was so sad, that the night of the ball a fairy godmother came to her and told her she was going to the ball. The fairy godmother gave her a new dress, shoes, and a carriage. She had warned her to return before midnight or else her magic would be gone. Cinderella went to the ball and danced with the prince, but because the time had struck twelve, Cinderella had to run out. When she ran away, one of her shoes was left behind. The prince wanted to find who glass slipper belong to and would married the maiden who fit it. Everyone except Cinderella tried to fit the glass slipper but couldn’t. When the prince arrived at her house the step sisters tried the slipper but couldn’t fit it. Then he asked if someone else lived at the house, and Cinderella came to try the slipper. After she tried the slipper, the prince knew it was the beautiful maiden that danced with him. Both got married and lived happily ever after.
Response
I rate this electronic book a five. I really like the story of Cinderella and it really pop out when the story was made that if anyone touched it, it would make the sounds. Also it would change the pictures. This story is traditional and has been made in different languages. Cinderella is a fairy tale because the plot is magical, and how it is explains about a young maiden who even though lives in a nice house is a poor maiden, and comes out of her troubled life when the prince marries her (TMY, 2010, p.227). The fairy godmother is the helper of Cinderella, someone who provides the magical aid in the hero cycle (TMY, 2010, p. 216). The story makes me feel like if I was a kid again. The book reminds me of the Cinderella movie. This book reminds me of the Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Lessmore because it has sounds and movements. The meaning of this story is that before having a better future you have to go through the worst first.
Classroom Connection
This story can be connected with language arts, when students are studying the traditional literatures, and the fairy tales. Students can also research about how does book becomes electronic books and probably see if they are able to make their little mini version of a story with electronic books by searching an application.
Text Complexity
I could not find the lexile or the grade for the Electronic version.
October 23, 2012
Summary
This was a very traditional Cinderella story of a Girl named Cinderella whose mother passed away. It was then just her and her father until one day her father remarried a woman with two other kids. Cinderella was overjoyed at first because she had hoped they would once again become a big loving family and this new woman would make her father so happy. Cinderella tried her best to be loved by her new stepmother and stepsisters, however one day her father fell off his horse and he passed away as well leaving Cinderella to live with her stepmother and stepsisters. They did not treat Cinderella very well and forced her to do all of this housework and looked down on her a lot. Well one day the kingdom was looking for someone to marry the prince, so they had a big ball and invited every girl in the kingdom to attend, of course the stepsisters went but the stepmother gave Cinderella so many chores to do she was far to busy to go and did not have anything pretty to wear anyway. After the stepsisters left, Cinderella fairy godmother appeared and turned Cinderella into a beautiful looking girl and sent her off to the ball, however she only has until midnight. After the prince noticed Cinderella, he was instantly hooked and they danced for a while and things were going perfect. All the women in the kingdom were jealous. Once the clock hit midnight Cinderella had to leave immediately and lost her glass slipper in the process, and the moment was ended and she was back at home living her normal life. The prince found the slipper and could not find the girl, so he put up posters everywhere and called all the women who attended the ball to come back to the castle so he could have them try on the slipper so if it fit he knew who the girl was. Cinderella ended up going and when he put the slipper on it fit and they ended up getting married and she left her stepmother and stepsister behind never talking to them again.
Reflection
This was a good story which most people have heard before, however for the ipad version. I noticed there really wasn’t too much interaction. Nothing stood out to me that made me really love this version better. Id rate it 4 stars for the fact that i know the story and it’s a good classic fairytale, however I deducted a star for the ipad version. It wasn’t quite what I expected. I guess I was hoping for more interaction. It was good that at least it read to you to the children who were younger could easily follow along with the story.
Classroom Connection
I think this could be fun if as a class they read this story and then acted it out in a play. This would get the children to work on their performance and audience skills. I think that is very important to learn young while growing up so that they can become more comfortable speaking in front of crowds. Also this will teach them to work together as a team and show good concepts like practice makes perfect. I think with this being such a traditional story as well, it shouldn’t be too difficult for them to know and understand
Text Complexity
Lexile unknown, Interest Level K-3
This was a very traditional Cinderella story of a Girl named Cinderella whose mother passed away. It was then just her and her father until one day her father remarried a woman with two other kids. Cinderella was overjoyed at first because she had hoped they would once again become a big loving family and this new woman would make her father so happy. Cinderella tried her best to be loved by her new stepmother and stepsisters, however one day her father fell off his horse and he passed away as well leaving Cinderella to live with her stepmother and stepsisters. They did not treat Cinderella very well and forced her to do all of this housework and looked down on her a lot. Well one day the kingdom was looking for someone to marry the prince, so they had a big ball and invited every girl in the kingdom to attend, of course the stepsisters went but the stepmother gave Cinderella so many chores to do she was far to busy to go and did not have anything pretty to wear anyway. After the stepsisters left, Cinderella fairy godmother appeared and turned Cinderella into a beautiful looking girl and sent her off to the ball, however she only has until midnight. After the prince noticed Cinderella, he was instantly hooked and they danced for a while and things were going perfect. All the women in the kingdom were jealous. Once the clock hit midnight Cinderella had to leave immediately and lost her glass slipper in the process, and the moment was ended and she was back at home living her normal life. The prince found the slipper and could not find the girl, so he put up posters everywhere and called all the women who attended the ball to come back to the castle so he could have them try on the slipper so if it fit he knew who the girl was. Cinderella ended up going and when he put the slipper on it fit and they ended up getting married and she left her stepmother and stepsister behind never talking to them again.
Reflection
This was a good story which most people have heard before, however for the ipad version. I noticed there really wasn’t too much interaction. Nothing stood out to me that made me really love this version better. Id rate it 4 stars for the fact that i know the story and it’s a good classic fairytale, however I deducted a star for the ipad version. It wasn’t quite what I expected. I guess I was hoping for more interaction. It was good that at least it read to you to the children who were younger could easily follow along with the story.
Classroom Connection
I think this could be fun if as a class they read this story and then acted it out in a play. This would get the children to work on their performance and audience skills. I think that is very important to learn young while growing up so that they can become more comfortable speaking in front of crowds. Also this will teach them to work together as a team and show good concepts like practice makes perfect. I think with this being such a traditional story as well, it shouldn’t be too difficult for them to know and understand
Text Complexity
Lexile unknown, Interest Level K-3
September 25, 2012
Summary:
Cinderella is the story of a girl whose mother dies when she is little, and is raised by her loving father. Her father gets remarried to an evil woman with two evil stepdaughters. When her father dies unexpectedly, Cinderella is forced to live a life with an evil stepmother and two evil stepsisters. Everything changes, when Cinderella hears of a ball that is being held at the kingdom, where the prince is searching for his princess. Of course, Cinderella’s stepmother will not allow Cinderella to go, but with the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella is made into a beautiful princess, with a horse and carriage, and a pair of beautiful glass slippers. Cinderella is off to the ball, with only one stipulation she must return before midnight or everyone will discover who she really is.
At the ball, the prince and Cinderella meet and fall in love instantly. They have a wonderful night dancing until Cinderella loses track of time and has to dart out of the castle back to her life. On her dash out she loses one of her glass slippers, and the prince discovers it. The prince, determined to find his love, orders all the women in the kingdom to try the glass slipper on until he finds its perfect fit. When the prince is unable to find a match, Cinderella works up the courage to try the slipper on. When her evil stepsisters see Cinderella they mock and ridicule her for even thinking she would be the prince’s long lost love. To everyone’s surprise Cinderella is the perfect match, and the prince and her lived happily ever after!
Response:
This version of Cinderella is based on the original tale of Cinderella that has been told for generations. Personally, this is my favorite version of Cinderella, with its bright colorful adaption and originality. Reading it on the IPAD was a great way to get the reader interacting and picturing the story as it is told. The artwork was fun and exciting, and definitely grabbed the reader’s attention. I think that students would enjoy reading this story of Cinderella on the IPAD, because it is something new, interactive, and creative. I would give this version of Cinderella five stars, because I feel that it was a great adaptation of the original tale of Cinderella. The illustrations were beautiful and grabbed the reader’s attention.
Classroom Connection:
In the classroom this story of Cinderella would be a great way to get students familiar with the IPAD, and how it works. In this day, technology is so important in schools and it is necessary for teachers to incorporate it in the classroom. By reading stories on the IPAD in the classrooms, students are getting a lesson in literature and technology all rolled into one. Also, this is a great way to get all the students actively reading, and enjoying themselves while they do it.
Text Complexity:
Lexile: N/A
Reading Level: N/A
Grade Level: N/A
Interest Level: Kindergarten-Grade 3
Cinderella is the story of a girl whose mother dies when she is little, and is raised by her loving father. Her father gets remarried to an evil woman with two evil stepdaughters. When her father dies unexpectedly, Cinderella is forced to live a life with an evil stepmother and two evil stepsisters. Everything changes, when Cinderella hears of a ball that is being held at the kingdom, where the prince is searching for his princess. Of course, Cinderella’s stepmother will not allow Cinderella to go, but with the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella is made into a beautiful princess, with a horse and carriage, and a pair of beautiful glass slippers. Cinderella is off to the ball, with only one stipulation she must return before midnight or everyone will discover who she really is.
At the ball, the prince and Cinderella meet and fall in love instantly. They have a wonderful night dancing until Cinderella loses track of time and has to dart out of the castle back to her life. On her dash out she loses one of her glass slippers, and the prince discovers it. The prince, determined to find his love, orders all the women in the kingdom to try the glass slipper on until he finds its perfect fit. When the prince is unable to find a match, Cinderella works up the courage to try the slipper on. When her evil stepsisters see Cinderella they mock and ridicule her for even thinking she would be the prince’s long lost love. To everyone’s surprise Cinderella is the perfect match, and the prince and her lived happily ever after!
Response:
This version of Cinderella is based on the original tale of Cinderella that has been told for generations. Personally, this is my favorite version of Cinderella, with its bright colorful adaption and originality. Reading it on the IPAD was a great way to get the reader interacting and picturing the story as it is told. The artwork was fun and exciting, and definitely grabbed the reader’s attention. I think that students would enjoy reading this story of Cinderella on the IPAD, because it is something new, interactive, and creative. I would give this version of Cinderella five stars, because I feel that it was a great adaptation of the original tale of Cinderella. The illustrations were beautiful and grabbed the reader’s attention.
Classroom Connection:
In the classroom this story of Cinderella would be a great way to get students familiar with the IPAD, and how it works. In this day, technology is so important in schools and it is necessary for teachers to incorporate it in the classroom. By reading stories on the IPAD in the classrooms, students are getting a lesson in literature and technology all rolled into one. Also, this is a great way to get all the students actively reading, and enjoying themselves while they do it.
Text Complexity:
Lexile: N/A
Reading Level: N/A
Grade Level: N/A
Interest Level: Kindergarten-Grade 3
September 30, 2012
Summary
A book of love and acceptance, Cinderella grew up with two loving parents until her mother passed away. Her father decided to remarry a woman with two children of her own. It all started out great until her step mom and step sisters turned evil, and pushed Cinderella out of the picture. Left to do all the cleaning, cooking, and washing Cinderella lived a miserable life. Then one day all of the women in the town were invited to a ball and Cinderella wanted to be a part of it but her step family would not let her go just to help them get ready and then to go back to doing her chores. Then a fairy godmother came and saved her night. She gave Cinderella a beautiful gown, glass shoes, and a carriage. The only rule was to be back home when the clock strikes midnight. Cinderella went to the ball and was the most beautiful person there even the prince knew and saw that. She danced with the prince all night without even know that it soon was midnight. She ran out of the ball leaving a glass slipper behind. The prince picked it up and promised himself that he would figure out who the beautiful girl at the ball was. He put out a newsletter saying that he was looking for the girl at the ball and that he had her glass slipper. Whatever came of the glass slipper and Cinderella? You will have to finish the story to find out that answer!
Response
I believe that this story deserves a 4 star. To be completely honest I really am not a fan of the story Cinderella just for the reason of hearing it too much when I was younger. On the other hand, the graphics of the ebook was amazing. I really enjoyed the virtual book and was pleased with some activity throughout the book also. “I believe that this book really portrayed the visual communications such as design, characterization, perspective, backgrounds and color throughout the entire story” (TMY pg. 76). The graphics in the book were extremely colorful, and with the book being able to be read to me, I felt like I was a kid again but instead of book and mom, I was being read to off a computer.
Classroom Connection
In the classroom, especially for little children, you could have the students describe their favorite princes and princes and have them tell you why with pictures and words. Along with that, you could have them describe times about when they felt left out and did not feel wanted. Another thing that could be used could be research for older children about different princes and princess in the world and do a research project on them.
Text Complexity
There is no lexile rating up for this book yet. The book can be used for grades Pre-K- 3rd grade. Children can read this story independently, with another individual or just have the computer read it to them. Children 2nd grade and up can read this independently.
A book of love and acceptance, Cinderella grew up with two loving parents until her mother passed away. Her father decided to remarry a woman with two children of her own. It all started out great until her step mom and step sisters turned evil, and pushed Cinderella out of the picture. Left to do all the cleaning, cooking, and washing Cinderella lived a miserable life. Then one day all of the women in the town were invited to a ball and Cinderella wanted to be a part of it but her step family would not let her go just to help them get ready and then to go back to doing her chores. Then a fairy godmother came and saved her night. She gave Cinderella a beautiful gown, glass shoes, and a carriage. The only rule was to be back home when the clock strikes midnight. Cinderella went to the ball and was the most beautiful person there even the prince knew and saw that. She danced with the prince all night without even know that it soon was midnight. She ran out of the ball leaving a glass slipper behind. The prince picked it up and promised himself that he would figure out who the beautiful girl at the ball was. He put out a newsletter saying that he was looking for the girl at the ball and that he had her glass slipper. Whatever came of the glass slipper and Cinderella? You will have to finish the story to find out that answer!
Response
I believe that this story deserves a 4 star. To be completely honest I really am not a fan of the story Cinderella just for the reason of hearing it too much when I was younger. On the other hand, the graphics of the ebook was amazing. I really enjoyed the virtual book and was pleased with some activity throughout the book also. “I believe that this book really portrayed the visual communications such as design, characterization, perspective, backgrounds and color throughout the entire story” (TMY pg. 76). The graphics in the book were extremely colorful, and with the book being able to be read to me, I felt like I was a kid again but instead of book and mom, I was being read to off a computer.
Classroom Connection
In the classroom, especially for little children, you could have the students describe their favorite princes and princes and have them tell you why with pictures and words. Along with that, you could have them describe times about when they felt left out and did not feel wanted. Another thing that could be used could be research for older children about different princes and princess in the world and do a research project on them.
Text Complexity
There is no lexile rating up for this book yet. The book can be used for grades Pre-K- 3rd grade. Children can read this story independently, with another individual or just have the computer read it to them. Children 2nd grade and up can read this independently.
February 13, 2013
Summary
This is a retelling of the classic fairy tale about a kind girl living with her cruel step mother and two ugly step sisters. Cinderella is mistreated by her family, is forced to wear rags, and spends her days cleaning the house. An invitation arrives for a Royal Ball; Cinderella must help her sisters get ready. Just when Cinderella thought she would not be able to go to the ball, her fairy godmother appears to make her dreams come true. The fairy godmother changes a pumpkin into a carriage, Cinderella’s ragged cloths to a beautiful dress and gave her a pair of sparkly shoes. However, Cinderella must be home by midnight because everything will change back. Cinderella has a wonderful time dancing with the prince at the ball. Midnight arrives and Cinderella rushes home in such a hurry that she loses her sparkling shoe. The prince offers to marry whoever’s foot fits the shoe. The shoe did not fit Cinderella’s step sisters, so Cinderella tried it on herself and it fit perfectly. Cinderella and the prince were married and at the end of the story the couple plays table tennis.
Response
I give Cinderella: A 3-D fairy tale, five stars because this story app contains the qualities of outstanding children’s literature (TMY, 2010, p. 9): expanding awareness, enjoyable read that doesn’t overly teach or moralize, tells the truth, embodies quality, has integrity, shows originality.
I enjoyed this interactive version of Cinderella. The story is told in a child’s voice, rather than an adult narrator. It makes you feel as if you are part of the story, helping Cinderella clean the house, choose the color of Cinderella’s dress, helping put the carriage together, and picking the music they dance to at the ball.
Classroom Connection
I think a good classroom lesson would be to have students read, compare, and contrast various Cinderella stories from different cultures around the world. Students will learn that plot element can seem different but serve the same purpose. Students will gain insight into how different cultures are unique. This lesson plan can be found at http://www.lessonplanet.com/teachers/...
Text Complexity
I was unable to find this books lexile rating, reading level, or grade equivalent. However, I believe this book is suitable for all ages because it has multiple modes of interaction. The reader has the option to have the story read to them, to read the story by themselves or a ‘read and play” mode. The reader also has the option to control the length of time the text appears on the screen. As an adult, even I was engaged in all this story app has to offer.
This is a retelling of the classic fairy tale about a kind girl living with her cruel step mother and two ugly step sisters. Cinderella is mistreated by her family, is forced to wear rags, and spends her days cleaning the house. An invitation arrives for a Royal Ball; Cinderella must help her sisters get ready. Just when Cinderella thought she would not be able to go to the ball, her fairy godmother appears to make her dreams come true. The fairy godmother changes a pumpkin into a carriage, Cinderella’s ragged cloths to a beautiful dress and gave her a pair of sparkly shoes. However, Cinderella must be home by midnight because everything will change back. Cinderella has a wonderful time dancing with the prince at the ball. Midnight arrives and Cinderella rushes home in such a hurry that she loses her sparkling shoe. The prince offers to marry whoever’s foot fits the shoe. The shoe did not fit Cinderella’s step sisters, so Cinderella tried it on herself and it fit perfectly. Cinderella and the prince were married and at the end of the story the couple plays table tennis.
Response
I give Cinderella: A 3-D fairy tale, five stars because this story app contains the qualities of outstanding children’s literature (TMY, 2010, p. 9): expanding awareness, enjoyable read that doesn’t overly teach or moralize, tells the truth, embodies quality, has integrity, shows originality.
I enjoyed this interactive version of Cinderella. The story is told in a child’s voice, rather than an adult narrator. It makes you feel as if you are part of the story, helping Cinderella clean the house, choose the color of Cinderella’s dress, helping put the carriage together, and picking the music they dance to at the ball.
Classroom Connection
I think a good classroom lesson would be to have students read, compare, and contrast various Cinderella stories from different cultures around the world. Students will learn that plot element can seem different but serve the same purpose. Students will gain insight into how different cultures are unique. This lesson plan can be found at http://www.lessonplanet.com/teachers/...
Text Complexity
I was unable to find this books lexile rating, reading level, or grade equivalent. However, I believe this book is suitable for all ages because it has multiple modes of interaction. The reader has the option to have the story read to them, to read the story by themselves or a ‘read and play” mode. The reader also has the option to control the length of time the text appears on the screen. As an adult, even I was engaged in all this story app has to offer.
February 20, 2013
This is my favorite ebook I have read so far, the story is interactive and colorful! I chose the read and play option, and I highly recommend it to everyone of all ages to do so. I enjoyed how this ebook highlighted the words as it read the story because it really helps students understand which words are being spoken and helps children read as well. This is like the original cinderella story, with a few differences. I had to gather 3 mice, a pumpkin, and a hose to make cinderella's carriage to the dance. I loved how I could click on the music notes to change songs when the prince and cinderella were dancing. The ebook did a very good job with showing emotions and the illustrations. I put the glass slipper on the stepsisters and cinderella too! If I tapped people, they made a comment and I could make them have a conversation by clicking between each person. I thought it was funny when the prince and cinderella were playing ping pong in the end.
I gave a five star, but I would give a six if I could because this ebook is great for almost any age. I am twenty-years-old and I was interested in the story! I thought it was very cute and great for beginning readers because each word was highlighted as it read. This book definitely reminded me from the original cinderella story when I was young. However, I wished this book had the mice that were friends with cinderella, like the movie because I thought they were really cute!
For this ebook, I could have students get into groups of three and watch this. While they are reading it, I would like them to point out the main character, setting, plot, problem, and solution. I will provide the students with a piece of paper that they have to fill in for each. Through this activity, it will help the students identify all of the above and make it easier for them to identify in more complex stories later on. The students have previous experience with the setting, character, problem, and solution from last year. However, Cinderella has a two places she goes to and multiple characters so it is more complicated then their previous activities.
There was no lexile or guided reading, however I think the lexile would be about 290 and the guided reading level would be D. If the students choose the play and learn option, their interest level will begin around Kindergarten. However, gathering the three mice, pumpkin, and the hose was a little difficult to gather. I would not expect a student to read this independently until the end of second grade.
I gave a five star, but I would give a six if I could because this ebook is great for almost any age. I am twenty-years-old and I was interested in the story! I thought it was very cute and great for beginning readers because each word was highlighted as it read. This book definitely reminded me from the original cinderella story when I was young. However, I wished this book had the mice that were friends with cinderella, like the movie because I thought they were really cute!
For this ebook, I could have students get into groups of three and watch this. While they are reading it, I would like them to point out the main character, setting, plot, problem, and solution. I will provide the students with a piece of paper that they have to fill in for each. Through this activity, it will help the students identify all of the above and make it easier for them to identify in more complex stories later on. The students have previous experience with the setting, character, problem, and solution from last year. However, Cinderella has a two places she goes to and multiple characters so it is more complicated then their previous activities.
There was no lexile or guided reading, however I think the lexile would be about 290 and the guided reading level would be D. If the students choose the play and learn option, their interest level will begin around Kindergarten. However, gathering the three mice, pumpkin, and the hose was a little difficult to gather. I would not expect a student to read this independently until the end of second grade.
March 23, 2013
Summary
This animated book tells the classic Cinderella story while giving the opportunity to allow the computer to read the story, read along with the computer, or read it without the computer. Just like in the classic version, Cinderella has to do all the household chores and is treated poorly by her family. Cinderella’s family receives an invitation to the ball the king is throwing in order to find the prince a wife. Cinderella is not allowed to go to the ball, but has to help her stepsisters get ready for the ball. Cinderella’s fairly godmother appears and change objects into things that are necessary for her to attend the ball, but she must be back by midnight before the objects return to their original state.
Cinderella had a good time at the ball talking and dancing with the prince all night. The clock struck midnight and Cinderella remembers she was to be home by then. She runs out losing one of her glass slippers. The prince finds the slipper and vows to marry the young lady who can fit the slipper. All the young ladies in the land tried on the slipper, but they couldn’t fit it. Cinderella comes in and put the slipper on and married the prince. The end of the story differs from the classic story. It ends with Cinderella and the prince playing table tennis.
Response
I noticed this book pulls you into the story by allowing you to make changes in the color of Cinderella’s ball gown. In this version of Cinderella you are able to interact with the story making minor changes to the story. You become a part of the story when your image is seen in the mirror that’s on the wall. This book captures and audience of all ages. My whole family (children ages 2-13 and the adults) loved it and watched it multiple times.
Classroom Connection
After the children read the book I would have them write an extension to the story. I will have them write about what they think happened after the table tennis game. I will have them think about if Cinderella and the Prince will have a family; what becomes of the King; where they decide to live, will they become King and Queen.
Text Complexity
There is not a Lexile measure designated for this book, but I would give it a 500L Lexile measure and a Guided Reading level J. There is an interest level for PreK – 4th Grade. Students should be able to read alone by of 2nd Grade.
This animated book tells the classic Cinderella story while giving the opportunity to allow the computer to read the story, read along with the computer, or read it without the computer. Just like in the classic version, Cinderella has to do all the household chores and is treated poorly by her family. Cinderella’s family receives an invitation to the ball the king is throwing in order to find the prince a wife. Cinderella is not allowed to go to the ball, but has to help her stepsisters get ready for the ball. Cinderella’s fairly godmother appears and change objects into things that are necessary for her to attend the ball, but she must be back by midnight before the objects return to their original state.
Cinderella had a good time at the ball talking and dancing with the prince all night. The clock struck midnight and Cinderella remembers she was to be home by then. She runs out losing one of her glass slippers. The prince finds the slipper and vows to marry the young lady who can fit the slipper. All the young ladies in the land tried on the slipper, but they couldn’t fit it. Cinderella comes in and put the slipper on and married the prince. The end of the story differs from the classic story. It ends with Cinderella and the prince playing table tennis.
Response
I noticed this book pulls you into the story by allowing you to make changes in the color of Cinderella’s ball gown. In this version of Cinderella you are able to interact with the story making minor changes to the story. You become a part of the story when your image is seen in the mirror that’s on the wall. This book captures and audience of all ages. My whole family (children ages 2-13 and the adults) loved it and watched it multiple times.
Classroom Connection
After the children read the book I would have them write an extension to the story. I will have them write about what they think happened after the table tennis game. I will have them think about if Cinderella and the Prince will have a family; what becomes of the King; where they decide to live, will they become King and Queen.
Text Complexity
There is not a Lexile measure designated for this book, but I would give it a 500L Lexile measure and a Guided Reading level J. There is an interest level for PreK – 4th Grade. Students should be able to read alone by of 2nd Grade.
October 24, 2012
Summary
In this interactive story it talks about a young beautiful girl who is made into a maid because of her evil stepmother. In this specific variant of Cinderella she is made into a maid that her two stepsisters and stepmother boss around. One day the queen invites the stepsisters to a ball and Cinderella wants nothing more than to attend as well, but her stepmother has other plans for her. When a fairy Godmother visits Cinderella she gets her one wish which is to attend the prince’s ball and from then on falls in love with her.
In comparison to this story, there is also a grimm version of it. It starts of the same way, but instead of having two stepsisters, there is only one. In the grimm version, Cinderella is working on spinning and when she gets blood on her finger the spindle falls into the well. The angry stepmother tells Cinderella to go and get the spindle in the well and when she does she is encountered with many “tests” and when she passes those tests she returns home with gold. When the stepmother sees that she send her daughter in, but the difference is that she is very mean and comes back with a bucket of pitch on her which stay on her for the rest of her life. So there are some similarities and differences between these two stories, but Cinderella always turns out the winner in the end.
Response
I really liked this story especially on the iPad. Any interactive learning that I can get my hand on and do, I will, so this story is a good one for the way I learn and read. This story is meant to show readers that being mean to people and acting like you are better then them doesn’t mean you will always win. If you treat people with respect you will receive it back as well as good karma. This story goes way back and still ‘til this day it shows readers that to be your very best to one another you will get rewarded in the end.
Classroom Connection
A classroom activity that could be used is one actually using the iPads. I think these are a great resource to learning. I find it that students will pay more attention to a book that is animated like a movie. They can actually interact with the story and really understand what the text is saying
Text Complexity
This book has an unknown Lexile/GR level N/A.
In this interactive story it talks about a young beautiful girl who is made into a maid because of her evil stepmother. In this specific variant of Cinderella she is made into a maid that her two stepsisters and stepmother boss around. One day the queen invites the stepsisters to a ball and Cinderella wants nothing more than to attend as well, but her stepmother has other plans for her. When a fairy Godmother visits Cinderella she gets her one wish which is to attend the prince’s ball and from then on falls in love with her.
In comparison to this story, there is also a grimm version of it. It starts of the same way, but instead of having two stepsisters, there is only one. In the grimm version, Cinderella is working on spinning and when she gets blood on her finger the spindle falls into the well. The angry stepmother tells Cinderella to go and get the spindle in the well and when she does she is encountered with many “tests” and when she passes those tests she returns home with gold. When the stepmother sees that she send her daughter in, but the difference is that she is very mean and comes back with a bucket of pitch on her which stay on her for the rest of her life. So there are some similarities and differences between these two stories, but Cinderella always turns out the winner in the end.
Response
I really liked this story especially on the iPad. Any interactive learning that I can get my hand on and do, I will, so this story is a good one for the way I learn and read. This story is meant to show readers that being mean to people and acting like you are better then them doesn’t mean you will always win. If you treat people with respect you will receive it back as well as good karma. This story goes way back and still ‘til this day it shows readers that to be your very best to one another you will get rewarded in the end.
Classroom Connection
A classroom activity that could be used is one actually using the iPads. I think these are a great resource to learning. I find it that students will pay more attention to a book that is animated like a movie. They can actually interact with the story and really understand what the text is saying
Text Complexity
This book has an unknown Lexile/GR level N/A.
September 26, 2012
Cinderella had a near perfect life, that is, until her mother passed away. After her mother passed away, Cinderella’s father remarried another woman. Cinderella’s stepmother had two daughters of her own already. At first, the new family was very happy. However, very soon after they all became a family, Cinderella began to be pushed out of the picture. Instead of being a happy family, now it felt like Cinderella was the rest of the family’s maid. She became responsible for the cooking, cleaning, and washing of clothes. One day, a prince was throwing a ball for the women of the town. Cinderella desperately wanted to go, but her family would only let her help her stepsisters get ready for the ball. After her family left, a fairy godmother appeared to Cinderella and provided her with a gown, glass slippers, and a carriage. Cinderella had to be home by midnight and when she left the ball, she lost a slipper on her way out. The prince was determined to find out who the slipper belonged to. He spread the word to everyone in town that he was looking for the girl who lost a slipper at the ball. The prince searched and searched until he found Cinderella.
Response:
This variant of Cinderella is extremely interactive. I enjoyed tapping on the different parts of the story and being in control of how and when to move things. I feel that the graphics and the storyline provide for a quality experience that is deserving of 4 stars. The illustrations were very vivid and being able to interact within this story was a new experience for me.
Classroom Connection:
I think this is a wonderful tool to use to introduce a different variant of Cinderella to students. This tale is very user friendly and child friendly. I would feel much more comfortable with my students using this variant than I would Grimm’s version, especially if they are younger students. I would have students explore this app and read through the pages. After they were done with that, I would ask them to write about how this version is similar to different to a version of Cinderella that they have heard of.
CCSS: I could not find ratings for this application.
Response:
This variant of Cinderella is extremely interactive. I enjoyed tapping on the different parts of the story and being in control of how and when to move things. I feel that the graphics and the storyline provide for a quality experience that is deserving of 4 stars. The illustrations were very vivid and being able to interact within this story was a new experience for me.
Classroom Connection:
I think this is a wonderful tool to use to introduce a different variant of Cinderella to students. This tale is very user friendly and child friendly. I would feel much more comfortable with my students using this variant than I would Grimm’s version, especially if they are younger students. I would have students explore this app and read through the pages. After they were done with that, I would ask them to write about how this version is similar to different to a version of Cinderella that they have heard of.
CCSS: I could not find ratings for this application.
October 24, 2012
Summary:
In this modern version of the well known story of Cinderella, the same girl we are familiar with goes through the same story line. The interesting aspect of this version is that it is an eBook! You are able to interact with the story and pull out different dialog that the characters are saying. You are also given the option to read to story yourself or have it read to you. This version is a modern and funny twist of Cinderella that children can relate to.
Response:
One thing I noticed about the book was that there was parts where the camera on the iPad was utilized and your face popped up in the story! I thought this was the coolest thing so I know young children would love to see their face right on Cinderella's wall! It took interacting with the story to a new level which would go over very well with children.
A connection I can make from my own life to this book has to do with the modern feel it gives off. The Disney Cinderella is an old fairy tale and Cinderella herself is this beautiful, perfect princess that every little girl wishes she was. In this version, Cinderella looks like an average little girl and I think that makes her a lot more relatable to the children who are reading this story. Also, the book uses a lot of funny, simple captions that makes the story feel as though it is taking place now.
Classroom Connection:
Since there are so many versions of Cinderella out there, I think it would be interesting to have the students write their own version of Cinderella. This would give them a chance to work on their writing skills and also allow them to get creative and fun in class. Another option could be to have the children write the story of Cinderella from the stepsisters point of view. This might be a refreshing way of looking at this well known story and give it new life.
Lexile: N/A
Guided Reading Level: N/A
The interest level for this book is for grades Kindergarten through five. The classroom activity I have chosen would work best with fourth or fifth graders.
In this modern version of the well known story of Cinderella, the same girl we are familiar with goes through the same story line. The interesting aspect of this version is that it is an eBook! You are able to interact with the story and pull out different dialog that the characters are saying. You are also given the option to read to story yourself or have it read to you. This version is a modern and funny twist of Cinderella that children can relate to.
Response:
One thing I noticed about the book was that there was parts where the camera on the iPad was utilized and your face popped up in the story! I thought this was the coolest thing so I know young children would love to see their face right on Cinderella's wall! It took interacting with the story to a new level which would go over very well with children.
A connection I can make from my own life to this book has to do with the modern feel it gives off. The Disney Cinderella is an old fairy tale and Cinderella herself is this beautiful, perfect princess that every little girl wishes she was. In this version, Cinderella looks like an average little girl and I think that makes her a lot more relatable to the children who are reading this story. Also, the book uses a lot of funny, simple captions that makes the story feel as though it is taking place now.
Classroom Connection:
Since there are so many versions of Cinderella out there, I think it would be interesting to have the students write their own version of Cinderella. This would give them a chance to work on their writing skills and also allow them to get creative and fun in class. Another option could be to have the children write the story of Cinderella from the stepsisters point of view. This might be a refreshing way of looking at this well known story and give it new life.
Lexile: N/A
Guided Reading Level: N/A
The interest level for this book is for grades Kindergarten through five. The classroom activity I have chosen would work best with fourth or fifth graders.
March 10, 2013
This version of Cinderella on the iPad is an electronic format of a traditional children's tale. It is a modern fantasy of it's time period.
The quotes from this book that stood out throughout the story was the prompt in the form of a little red bird who says,"Can you find me?,and "Can you help me?" These are prompts that enable the reader to interact with the story.
The Nosy Crow version of Cinderella is much like the popular Disney version complete with the fairy godmother,evil stepmother and stepsisters, and the prince who finds Cinderella my using the classic glass slipper to see which woman fits the shoe.
This is one of most amazing versions of a children's book i have ever seen,which is why i rated it so high. The interactive software is innovative and can be quite a tool for beginning readers and students from grades K to 4.
There are applications of this I-pad version that are instant Classroom connections such as;prompts that can have the story read to you,read along or just let you read it yourself. The interactive software can encourage a beginner reader to learn how to read and even keep an advanced reader interested because of all the added features of interactive software. Each page has an added bonus of letting u touch a prompt that adds more dialogue and add more characters into the story.
My classroom connection would be to find all the added prompts in each page and tell the students to tell me what else they noticed about each page depending on what they touched on the screens of their iPad.
I could not find a Lexile measure for this format. I would rate with an aligned Lexile range 450-790. It can help a beginning reader thanks to the prompts that read the story to you, read along, or read to yourself. Text complexity would rank from k-4 thanks again to the interactive software that allows the child to find added features in the story and make characters appear or talk to them with added dialogue adds to the narrative.
The quotes from this book that stood out throughout the story was the prompt in the form of a little red bird who says,"Can you find me?,and "Can you help me?" These are prompts that enable the reader to interact with the story.
The Nosy Crow version of Cinderella is much like the popular Disney version complete with the fairy godmother,evil stepmother and stepsisters, and the prince who finds Cinderella my using the classic glass slipper to see which woman fits the shoe.
This is one of most amazing versions of a children's book i have ever seen,which is why i rated it so high. The interactive software is innovative and can be quite a tool for beginning readers and students from grades K to 4.
There are applications of this I-pad version that are instant Classroom connections such as;prompts that can have the story read to you,read along or just let you read it yourself. The interactive software can encourage a beginner reader to learn how to read and even keep an advanced reader interested because of all the added features of interactive software. Each page has an added bonus of letting u touch a prompt that adds more dialogue and add more characters into the story.
My classroom connection would be to find all the added prompts in each page and tell the students to tell me what else they noticed about each page depending on what they touched on the screens of their iPad.
I could not find a Lexile measure for this format. I would rate with an aligned Lexile range 450-790. It can help a beginning reader thanks to the prompts that read the story to you, read along, or read to yourself. Text complexity would rank from k-4 thanks again to the interactive software that allows the child to find added features in the story and make characters appear or talk to them with added dialogue adds to the narrative.
March 23, 2013
Cinderella: A 3-D fairy tale
Summary
Cinderella is a semi-interactive ebook that retells the classic story. Cinderella lives with her stepmother and two evil sisters. She is forced to clean and cook from them everyday. One day a prince announced that he was going to throw a ball and everyone was invited to go. Cinderella knew her stepmother would never let her go. Her step sisters got all dressed up and went to the ball. Poor Cinderella dreamed about going to the ball until all of a sudden her fairy godmother appeared. She turned Cinderella rags into a beautiful dress, a pumpkin into a carriage, and the mice into stallions. Cinderella went to the ball, and had the time of her life. She danced the night away with the royal prince, but all of a sudden Cinderella remembered the fairy god mother told her the magical spell would reverse at the stroke of twelve. She ran as fast as she could away from the prince, but on her way she lost her shoe. The prince picked up the shoe and knew he needed to find the girl that fit the shoe. Girls from all over the land came to try on the shoe, but no one fit the glass slipper. At the end Cinderella tried on the shoe and it was a perfect fit. The Prince and Cinderella lived happily ever after.
Response
I gave these book five stars because I think this is a fun way to read the classic story of Cinderella. I like the way this book has little sound effects if you touch the pages. This story reminds me of my childhood because I loved the book and movie as a kid. I would have loved to read the electronic version of Cinderella because the music and sound effects are so much more interesting than reading a regular paper version
Classroom Connection
I would use this ebook in my classroom as a part of my centers. As students rotate from one activity to the next I would like to have an I pad at one station. The I pad version of Cinderella would help students read independently.
Lexile: N/A
Guided Reading:N/A
This book is appropriate for grades k-4 and should be independently read by grade 2.
Summary
Cinderella is a semi-interactive ebook that retells the classic story. Cinderella lives with her stepmother and two evil sisters. She is forced to clean and cook from them everyday. One day a prince announced that he was going to throw a ball and everyone was invited to go. Cinderella knew her stepmother would never let her go. Her step sisters got all dressed up and went to the ball. Poor Cinderella dreamed about going to the ball until all of a sudden her fairy godmother appeared. She turned Cinderella rags into a beautiful dress, a pumpkin into a carriage, and the mice into stallions. Cinderella went to the ball, and had the time of her life. She danced the night away with the royal prince, but all of a sudden Cinderella remembered the fairy god mother told her the magical spell would reverse at the stroke of twelve. She ran as fast as she could away from the prince, but on her way she lost her shoe. The prince picked up the shoe and knew he needed to find the girl that fit the shoe. Girls from all over the land came to try on the shoe, but no one fit the glass slipper. At the end Cinderella tried on the shoe and it was a perfect fit. The Prince and Cinderella lived happily ever after.
Response
I gave these book five stars because I think this is a fun way to read the classic story of Cinderella. I like the way this book has little sound effects if you touch the pages. This story reminds me of my childhood because I loved the book and movie as a kid. I would have loved to read the electronic version of Cinderella because the music and sound effects are so much more interesting than reading a regular paper version
Classroom Connection
I would use this ebook in my classroom as a part of my centers. As students rotate from one activity to the next I would like to have an I pad at one station. The I pad version of Cinderella would help students read independently.
Lexile: N/A
Guided Reading:N/A
This book is appropriate for grades k-4 and should be independently read by grade 2.
March 3, 2013
Summary: Cinderella by Nosy Crow is an electronic formatted version do the modern era. This version of Cinderella grabs readers of all ages and brings an interesting interactivity to the classic fairy tale we all know and love. The book is about a young girl who lives with her stepmother and two stepsisters who mistreat her. Everyone in town is invited to the ball but Cinderella is not allowed to go because she must first complete all the commands of the stepmother and stepsister. The reader helps Cinderella tidy up the house and dress the mean sisters for the ball. Once the fairy god mother comes the reader is able to help her pick the pumpkin that is changed to the carriage and also helps with dressing Cinderella. Cinderella goes to the ball but must,eave and loses a slipper. With this slipper the prince will find his true love and marry whoever it belongs to. The illustrations were very detailed and fun. The story is told through a printed text, dialogue balloons, 3d illustration filled with many fun details and animated sequences. As mentioned before the interactive features allow the reader to help Cinderella with her chores, choose the color of her ball gown, and select the music that she and the prince dance to at the Royal Ball.
Response: I truly enjoyed reading this format of Cinderella. I enjoyed the fact that I was allowed to help Cinderella with her chores and that I was allowed to change the color of dress. I was engaged the entire time I was reading which I know students will also which is why I rated it as a 5.
Classroom connection: This version of Cinderella can be used to show the differences between the app and the book. Student can create a chart that will help them list all the differences that they find. Because the story is so well know comparing and contrasting the differences would be simple and fun.
Text complexity: unfortunately I was not able to find the Lexile but my best assumption would be that this e-book is appropriate for any age. The interest level would be preK to 3rd grade.
Response: I truly enjoyed reading this format of Cinderella. I enjoyed the fact that I was allowed to help Cinderella with her chores and that I was allowed to change the color of dress. I was engaged the entire time I was reading which I know students will also which is why I rated it as a 5.
Classroom connection: This version of Cinderella can be used to show the differences between the app and the book. Student can create a chart that will help them list all the differences that they find. Because the story is so well know comparing and contrasting the differences would be simple and fun.
Text complexity: unfortunately I was not able to find the Lexile but my best assumption would be that this e-book is appropriate for any age. The interest level would be preK to 3rd grade.
March 4, 2013
This was a really interesting way to read Cinderella. The story goes starts with Cinderella, her step mother and step sisters giving her chores. Then the king tells the prince that it is about time that he gets married so he is going to throw him a ball with all the ladies in the kingdom. When Cinderella and her sisters get the letter, they all want to go to the ball. Cinderella was left at home doing chores when her fairy godmother shoes up and sends her to the ball. She tells Cinderella that she needs to be home by midnight because everything will turn back to the way it was. When she gets to the ball, she meets the prince and they fall in love. She lost track of time and ran out of the palace and left a glass shoe behind. The prince looked for his princess for months and found her and lived happily ever after...playing ping pong. The interactive feature on this was amazing, and it will be really useful when it comes time to read that to littler children.
I think I can always relate to this story because I grew up hearing this story ever since I was a little girl. I used to dress up as a Cinderella all the time when I was a little girl. Now that I have "grown up" and I think that every girl my can relate to this, we want a prince to come find us like he did in this story. We want our lives to be a fairytale, well I know I would love it. The reason why I gave this book five stars is because it is a classic and I think any age can enjoy this book.
I can apply this kind of book to my classroom by having iPads in my class for free time so that the young students would become familiar with this book and actually interact with the book as well. Hands on material is always better than just looking at it. That would be the extent of it because you really don't want to complicate a classic story like this.
The Lexile for this book is about 200-300L and the guided reading would be about a D. I believe that old or young would love this book.
I think I can always relate to this story because I grew up hearing this story ever since I was a little girl. I used to dress up as a Cinderella all the time when I was a little girl. Now that I have "grown up" and I think that every girl my can relate to this, we want a prince to come find us like he did in this story. We want our lives to be a fairytale, well I know I would love it. The reason why I gave this book five stars is because it is a classic and I think any age can enjoy this book.
I can apply this kind of book to my classroom by having iPads in my class for free time so that the young students would become familiar with this book and actually interact with the book as well. Hands on material is always better than just looking at it. That would be the extent of it because you really don't want to complicate a classic story like this.
The Lexile for this book is about 200-300L and the guided reading would be about a D. I believe that old or young would love this book.
October 18, 2012
Cinderella: A 3-D Fairytale
Tags: Cinderella, traditional, iPad
Summary
This version reminds me of the Disney movie. In a way it was a movie, the pictures moved a little bit and the story could be read to you. The only difference was that the characters looked different. Also, in the Disney movie I did not remember hearing about the mother and father dying, but always knew that that’s what happened. The book is interactive, which allows students to be interested in the story
Response
I liked the interactive aspect of this book. It is good with little kids that can’t read yet and just want to look at the pictures. Also, it pulls the students into the book. I know when I was reading the story I wanted to know what happened if I clicked on a specific area. In a sense, it was like a lesson in cause and effect.
I rate this book 3 stars when using the qualities set forth by Temple, Martinez, and Yokota (TMY, 2010, p. 9).
1. Good books provide an enjoyable read that doesn’t overtly teach or moralize.
2. Good books tell the truth.
3. Good books have integrity.
The book does not overtly teach the lesson of” beauty is on the inside.” The story does deal with a significant truth about the human race; we do judge outside beauty more than inside beauty. The illustrations come together to make this version of the fairytale intriguing.
Classroom Connection
I don’t think I would use this version in the classroom, just because I feel that there are better versions of it out. The interactive aspect of it did not impress me. If I had to use this version in the class room, I would allow the students to read it during their reading time or at the reading center. I feel that the interactive features will keep the students busy and entertained.
Text Complexity
I did not find any information on the lexile or grade level. I would use this book for Kindergarten and younger.
Tags: Cinderella, traditional, iPad
Summary
This version reminds me of the Disney movie. In a way it was a movie, the pictures moved a little bit and the story could be read to you. The only difference was that the characters looked different. Also, in the Disney movie I did not remember hearing about the mother and father dying, but always knew that that’s what happened. The book is interactive, which allows students to be interested in the story
Response
I liked the interactive aspect of this book. It is good with little kids that can’t read yet and just want to look at the pictures. Also, it pulls the students into the book. I know when I was reading the story I wanted to know what happened if I clicked on a specific area. In a sense, it was like a lesson in cause and effect.
I rate this book 3 stars when using the qualities set forth by Temple, Martinez, and Yokota (TMY, 2010, p. 9).
1. Good books provide an enjoyable read that doesn’t overtly teach or moralize.
2. Good books tell the truth.
3. Good books have integrity.
The book does not overtly teach the lesson of” beauty is on the inside.” The story does deal with a significant truth about the human race; we do judge outside beauty more than inside beauty. The illustrations come together to make this version of the fairytale intriguing.
Classroom Connection
I don’t think I would use this version in the classroom, just because I feel that there are better versions of it out. The interactive aspect of it did not impress me. If I had to use this version in the class room, I would allow the students to read it during their reading time or at the reading center. I feel that the interactive features will keep the students busy and entertained.
Text Complexity
I did not find any information on the lexile or grade level. I would use this book for Kindergarten and younger.
October 24, 2012
Summary: This Cinderella tale is an interactive way of seeing the story of the young girl who went from rags to riches. The story begins with Cinderella having a wonderful and happy life. When her mother dies, her father remarries a woman with two daughters. Cinderella is excited to have a mother and sisters, but they are very cruel to her. When Cinderella’s father dies, she is given horrible treatment by her stepmother and stepsisters. When the news of the ball comes, everyone is excited to go except for Cinderella who is forbidden by her stepmother to go. On the night of the ball, as her stepmother and stepsisters left, Cinderella’s fairy godmother appears. She gives Cinderella a carriage, horses, a beautiful dress and glass slippers. Cinderella goes to the ball and the prince falls in love with her. When she has to leave the ball, all she leaves is a glass slipper behind. The prince uses the glass slipper to find Cinderella, and they are married.
Response: My favorite part about this app was the facial expressions and the actions that took place. That is not something that can be seen while reading, so it was fun to see it in the story. I also loved when the fairy godmother appeared and you have to take the wand to make the pumpkin into a carriage, the mice into horses, and her dress into a gown. I thought this was a very fun way to read the story of Cinderella, and I think students, especially girls, would really enjoy it.
Classroom Connection: This is a good story for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade to read because it is simple enough for them to use when they are starting to use iPads. It is also a story that most students are familiar with. Students should start using technology in the classroom at an earlier age so they become more familiar using it in the grades ahead. This is an easy enough app for them to begin using so they become more comfortable with them.
Text Complexity: This book has an unknown lexile and interest level.
Response: My favorite part about this app was the facial expressions and the actions that took place. That is not something that can be seen while reading, so it was fun to see it in the story. I also loved when the fairy godmother appeared and you have to take the wand to make the pumpkin into a carriage, the mice into horses, and her dress into a gown. I thought this was a very fun way to read the story of Cinderella, and I think students, especially girls, would really enjoy it.
Classroom Connection: This is a good story for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade to read because it is simple enough for them to use when they are starting to use iPads. It is also a story that most students are familiar with. Students should start using technology in the classroom at an earlier age so they become more familiar using it in the grades ahead. This is an easy enough app for them to begin using so they become more comfortable with them.
Text Complexity: This book has an unknown lexile and interest level.
February 8, 2013
Annotation:
This interactive fairy tale adds fun twists to the original tale of Cinderella. It tells the story of Cinderella and her evil step-sisters and step-mother who treat her poorly. With the help of her fairy godmother, she is able to attend the ball and eventually finds her happy ending.
The type of illustrations used were computer-generated art that can be interacted with by the reader through the use of a tablet computer. The illustrations were colorful and pleasing to eye and complemented the story perfectly. The ability to interact with the story allows for young readers to build a deeper understanding of the emotions and personalities of the characters.
Response:
I gave this book five stars for a couple different reasons. First, the story provided an enjoyable quality read and didn't overtly teach or moralize. Although there were themes in the story, they weren't overdone. Second, the story was very similar to the Disney Cinderella story in plot and characters. Lastly, the interactive aspects to the story made it substantially more exciting and allows for young readers to develop a deeper understanding of the story and characters.
This story has a very specific meaning for me. As a young child, I also had step-siblings, and although I wasn't treated like a servent, I felt as though I was treated differently. The story of Cinderella was always a story I connected with when I was young.
Classroom Connections:
One idea would be to have the students make a Venn Diagram comparing the emotions and personalities of the step-sisters vs. Cinderella. This strategy would help the students learn how to analyze, compare, and contrast the characters in a story.
Text Complexity:
There is no information about the lexile or guided reading levels of this book, but I would imagine it appropriate for grades K-2 as a read aloud and that a first or second grade student would be able to independently read this text.
This interactive fairy tale adds fun twists to the original tale of Cinderella. It tells the story of Cinderella and her evil step-sisters and step-mother who treat her poorly. With the help of her fairy godmother, she is able to attend the ball and eventually finds her happy ending.
The type of illustrations used were computer-generated art that can be interacted with by the reader through the use of a tablet computer. The illustrations were colorful and pleasing to eye and complemented the story perfectly. The ability to interact with the story allows for young readers to build a deeper understanding of the emotions and personalities of the characters.
Response:
I gave this book five stars for a couple different reasons. First, the story provided an enjoyable quality read and didn't overtly teach or moralize. Although there were themes in the story, they weren't overdone. Second, the story was very similar to the Disney Cinderella story in plot and characters. Lastly, the interactive aspects to the story made it substantially more exciting and allows for young readers to develop a deeper understanding of the story and characters.
This story has a very specific meaning for me. As a young child, I also had step-siblings, and although I wasn't treated like a servent, I felt as though I was treated differently. The story of Cinderella was always a story I connected with when I was young.
Classroom Connections:
One idea would be to have the students make a Venn Diagram comparing the emotions and personalities of the step-sisters vs. Cinderella. This strategy would help the students learn how to analyze, compare, and contrast the characters in a story.
Text Complexity:
There is no information about the lexile or guided reading levels of this book, but I would imagine it appropriate for grades K-2 as a read aloud and that a first or second grade student would be able to independently read this text.
September 27, 2012
This ebook tells the story of Cinderella, a girl whose mother dies and father marries a woman with two daughters. Her father dies and she is left with her stepmother and two stepsisters that are mean. They make her do all the chores around the house. When the girls get invited to a ball at the King and Queen's castle, Cinderella is not allowed to go. Her Fairy Godmother shows ups and makes a beautiful dress and a horse and carriage for her to get to the ball. No one recognizes her at the ball, but she had to leave and left her shoe. The Prince said that he would marry the woman that had the foot to fit into the shoe.
I like this ebook application. It was very interactive. With every "swipe" of the screen you seemed to move into the story just a little bit more. It has a read alone or be read to options which is great for younger and older children. The music and animation is beautiful in the story and it lends itself well to the way the story is told.
This would be great to use in a classroom for several things. One would be to get children used to using an ipad. It has simple things they can do like swipe the pages. This app could be a great tutorial on using apps with the children. It is simple that even the younger grades will be able to navigate through it. It will definitely hold the interest of many little girls, but boys may not find it as interesting. It follows very closely with the Disney version of Cinderella, so many children will be familiar with it. Another connection that can be made is to teach the children about Kings and Queens and which countries operate under this type of rule. They could also discuss what it might be like if we lived in a country that had Kings and Queens.
Lexile: Unavailable
Guided Reading Level: Unavailable
Use with grades prek-3rd grade
I like this ebook application. It was very interactive. With every "swipe" of the screen you seemed to move into the story just a little bit more. It has a read alone or be read to options which is great for younger and older children. The music and animation is beautiful in the story and it lends itself well to the way the story is told.
This would be great to use in a classroom for several things. One would be to get children used to using an ipad. It has simple things they can do like swipe the pages. This app could be a great tutorial on using apps with the children. It is simple that even the younger grades will be able to navigate through it. It will definitely hold the interest of many little girls, but boys may not find it as interesting. It follows very closely with the Disney version of Cinderella, so many children will be familiar with it. Another connection that can be made is to teach the children about Kings and Queens and which countries operate under this type of rule. They could also discuss what it might be like if we lived in a country that had Kings and Queens.
Lexile: Unavailable
Guided Reading Level: Unavailable
Use with grades prek-3rd grade
October 24, 2012
Summary
Cinderella had a great life until her mother passes and is raised by her loving father whom he remarried to a mean woman. Her father dies afterwards and is force to live with her stepmother and two step sisters who treat her as a slave. Everything changes as one day they get an invite from the prince to a ball. Everyone gets ready except for Cinderella for she is a peasant in the house who has nothing nice to wear to a ball. That night she cried for she was hurt, then all of a sudden a fairy appeared and granted her a beautiful dress and she took mice and pumpkins to make her a carriage and take her to the ball. Now that she’s all fix and beautiful she will not be stop from entering the ball and meeting her prince. Cinderella must be home by 12 midnight but will she lose time and forget about what her fairy godmother told her or will she be back home on time before she’s discover by her stepmother and her two step sisters.
Response
The reading of the e-book was different from the print format Cinderella. On this e-book you get to do more interactive. I loved how you were able to change and gather the stuff for the fairy godmother to transform Cinderella into a beautiful young lady and get her carriage together. The background music and the voices that were added to the characters made this book really fun and interesting. Therefore I give this e-book a 4 star rating.
Classroom Connection
For this classroom activity I would have students read the e-book traditional Cinderella and get familiar with the app. Then I would read to them the print format of Cinderella so they can see the similarities or differences, and maybe have them draw a picture of their favorite part of the book or e-book.
Lexile: N/A
Grade Level: N/A
Guided Reading: N/A
Interest Level: Kindergarten-Grade 3
Cinderella had a great life until her mother passes and is raised by her loving father whom he remarried to a mean woman. Her father dies afterwards and is force to live with her stepmother and two step sisters who treat her as a slave. Everything changes as one day they get an invite from the prince to a ball. Everyone gets ready except for Cinderella for she is a peasant in the house who has nothing nice to wear to a ball. That night she cried for she was hurt, then all of a sudden a fairy appeared and granted her a beautiful dress and she took mice and pumpkins to make her a carriage and take her to the ball. Now that she’s all fix and beautiful she will not be stop from entering the ball and meeting her prince. Cinderella must be home by 12 midnight but will she lose time and forget about what her fairy godmother told her or will she be back home on time before she’s discover by her stepmother and her two step sisters.
Response
The reading of the e-book was different from the print format Cinderella. On this e-book you get to do more interactive. I loved how you were able to change and gather the stuff for the fairy godmother to transform Cinderella into a beautiful young lady and get her carriage together. The background music and the voices that were added to the characters made this book really fun and interesting. Therefore I give this e-book a 4 star rating.
Classroom Connection
For this classroom activity I would have students read the e-book traditional Cinderella and get familiar with the app. Then I would read to them the print format of Cinderella so they can see the similarities or differences, and maybe have them draw a picture of their favorite part of the book or e-book.
Lexile: N/A
Grade Level: N/A
Guided Reading: N/A
Interest Level: Kindergarten-Grade 3
October 21, 2012
Summary
This interactive tale adds a fun twist on this classic fairytale. It still centralizes of the main character/ protagonist Cinderella. It tells the story of how she after losing her parents lives with with her evil stepmother and sisters who treat her as a mere servant. The good hearted Cinderella dreams of attending the magnificent ball at the castle, but is left behind by her wicked step family. A fairy god mother appears and grants her her wish of going to the ball. A series of events take place from the moment the god mother arrives until after the ball that result in a happy ending for a warm
hearted girl.
The illustrations help to truly depict the range of emotions experienced by Cinderella. It really helps readers understand and see her grim experience turn into a beautiful one.
Response
This story is pretty much exactly the same as the original non Grimm version, that is the Disney like version. I could not see many differences.
The story deserves a five star rating because it has simple language. Has a morals that are not intense, but ones that they reader can see without being overly moralizing. It has a linear timeline that is consist and easy to follow.
Classroom connection
I would have students do a Venn diagram on the two different stories to compare and contrast them. This will allow students to analyze stories to find how they are similar and different as well as learn to make connections within books.
Text Complexity
The interest level of this would be anywhere from K-3. I would believe somewhere between first and second children would be able to read this book. There is no guided reading level or lexile listed.
October 21, 2012
Summary
This Cinderella 3D story is very comparable to the traditional Cinderella story. Cinderella had beauty and a great family to go along with it. When Cinderella’s mother passes away, her father remarried to a woman with two daughters. Then when her father passes away, Cinderella’s life is changed. She slaves away for her horrific stepmother and her spoiled stepsisters by doing chores all day. When the Prince asks everyone in the town to come to his ball, the stepmother and stepsisters make Cinderella stay at home. A fairy godmother comes to Cinderella’s rescue and helps Cinderella get to the ball and fall in love with the prince.
Response
This story was more interesting than reading Cinderella in print. There was so much more you could do with the iPad that made the story come to life. I felt like I was able to become part of the story when the fairy godmother came because you were able to wave the wand around and help Cinderella get to the ball. The characters were also easy to follow because of their 3d effect and how the iPad portrayed each character’s personality.
Class Connect
Naturally, this book would be a great motivator to get the students reading with all the neat activities within the story. I would like to have the students read this after the original Cinderella story and compare and contrast the differences. I would want them to do a writing prompt about which book they liked better. Since you are able to choose whether you want the book to be read to you or not, I would modify the lesson plan depending on the grade.
CCSS Range
Lexile/GR level unavailable.
This Cinderella 3D story is very comparable to the traditional Cinderella story. Cinderella had beauty and a great family to go along with it. When Cinderella’s mother passes away, her father remarried to a woman with two daughters. Then when her father passes away, Cinderella’s life is changed. She slaves away for her horrific stepmother and her spoiled stepsisters by doing chores all day. When the Prince asks everyone in the town to come to his ball, the stepmother and stepsisters make Cinderella stay at home. A fairy godmother comes to Cinderella’s rescue and helps Cinderella get to the ball and fall in love with the prince.
Response
This story was more interesting than reading Cinderella in print. There was so much more you could do with the iPad that made the story come to life. I felt like I was able to become part of the story when the fairy godmother came because you were able to wave the wand around and help Cinderella get to the ball. The characters were also easy to follow because of their 3d effect and how the iPad portrayed each character’s personality.
Class Connect
Naturally, this book would be a great motivator to get the students reading with all the neat activities within the story. I would like to have the students read this after the original Cinderella story and compare and contrast the differences. I would want them to do a writing prompt about which book they liked better. Since you are able to choose whether you want the book to be read to you or not, I would modify the lesson plan depending on the grade.
CCSS Range
Lexile/GR level unavailable.
February 18, 2013
This well known Disney story of Cinderella comes to life in the interactive i-pad version. Up until her mother's death Cinderella has had a pretty nice life. Her father remarries and also passes away and Cinderella has to live with her evil step mother. Cinderella has to do all the household chores. Her step sisters are invited to a ball and Cinderella really wants to go but has nothing to wear. All of a sudden her fairy godmother appears and magically transforms her. Cinderella meets the prince at the ball. When it is time for her to go home she drops her glass slipper. The prince goes to the house and tells everyone that whoever fits the slipper will then be his life. To Cinderella's luck, it is her foot that fits the slipper. The prince and her live happily ever after.
My response: This is an interactive version of Cinderella where children can actually be apart of the story. Children can help Cinderella such as cleaning the dishes and dressing everybody for the ball. The story can also be read to the reader.
This is the coolest read I have seen so far! I wish I had this when I was growing up in school. This app is a more modern version of the classic fairy tale.
Classroom Connection: Students can write up their own Cinderella story and illustrate her as they please. The girls can focus on Cinderella while the boys can focus on the prince. I think many young girls fantasize about their favorite princess and this allows them to be creative.
I was unable to find a Lexile and Guided Reading Level. I think this would be best for any elementary grade but the complexity of the classroom activity can increase by grade level.
My response: This is an interactive version of Cinderella where children can actually be apart of the story. Children can help Cinderella such as cleaning the dishes and dressing everybody for the ball. The story can also be read to the reader.
This is the coolest read I have seen so far! I wish I had this when I was growing up in school. This app is a more modern version of the classic fairy tale.
Classroom Connection: Students can write up their own Cinderella story and illustrate her as they please. The girls can focus on Cinderella while the boys can focus on the prince. I think many young girls fantasize about their favorite princess and this allows them to be creative.
I was unable to find a Lexile and Guided Reading Level. I think this would be best for any elementary grade but the complexity of the classroom activity can increase by grade level.
February 18, 2013
Cinderella: A 3-D Fairy Tale is about a young girl who lives with her step-mom and her 2 stepsisters. Cinderella is dressed in rags and is a servant to her step-mom. The king that lived in the castle was going to have a ball so that his son, the prince could find a wife. Cinderella’s stepmother did not want her to go to the ball because she wanted one of her daughters to become the princess. Cinderella’s fairy godmother came and transformed Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful dress and glass slippers. So Cinderella went to the ball and fell in love with the prince and they lived happily ever after. This book is very colorful and appeals to the eye and definitely draws your attention to pay attention to the story.
Response
The thing I like best about the book is that it is interactive. It allows the students not only read the book on an iPad but it also allows them to interact with the characters and get to know them better. It will also work on their hand-eye coordination. I gave this book a 4-star rating because I thought that the words were simple and understandable by the younger grades. I also like that it was interactive because it makes it more fun for the students.
Classroom Connection
I think that a writing assignment could be to use some of the words from the story and use them as spelling words or vocabulary words. This might help the students understand some of the harder words better and allow them to expand their vocabulary and spelling skills.
Lexile/Guided Reading Level
There is no lexile or guided reading level for this book, but I would think that it would be appropriate for grades k-1 for a read aloud and should be read independently by grade 2.
Response
The thing I like best about the book is that it is interactive. It allows the students not only read the book on an iPad but it also allows them to interact with the characters and get to know them better. It will also work on their hand-eye coordination. I gave this book a 4-star rating because I thought that the words were simple and understandable by the younger grades. I also like that it was interactive because it makes it more fun for the students.
Classroom Connection
I think that a writing assignment could be to use some of the words from the story and use them as spelling words or vocabulary words. This might help the students understand some of the harder words better and allow them to expand their vocabulary and spelling skills.
Lexile/Guided Reading Level
There is no lexile or guided reading level for this book, but I would think that it would be appropriate for grades k-1 for a read aloud and should be read independently by grade 2.
October 24, 2012
Summary
Cinderella was a beautiful young girl who had a wonderful life until her parents died. She was left to live with her stepmother and two step sisters. They mistreated Cinderella and did not invite her to the prince's ball. Cinderella's fairy god mother shows up to help her prepare for the ball. Cinderella left a lasting impression on the prince and the prince did not rest until he was reunited with her once again.
Response
This deserves a five star rating. The illustrations were colorful, bold and 3D. Most "Cinderella" stories start off saying that her father had passed away and she lives with her step mother and two step sisters. This story takes us a little deeper into Cinderella's life. The story begins with both of Cinderella's parents living. They have a happy life together and then Cinderella's mother passed. Her father remarried and that's when the stepmother and step sisters came into the story. Then, her father passed and she was left with her stepmother and step sisters. Cinderella endured so much, yet she remained a kind- hearted individual.
Classroom Connection
Most people know "Cinderella" as a fairy tale. I would use this book in a different way to discuss families. There are some children who are adopted, in foster care, or come from single parent homes. Some times these children have a difficult time socializng. I would use the discussion as a time to increase awareness and provide comfort for those who are dealing with these situations.
Text Complexity
This book is appropriate for grades 2 to 4.
Cinderella was a beautiful young girl who had a wonderful life until her parents died. She was left to live with her stepmother and two step sisters. They mistreated Cinderella and did not invite her to the prince's ball. Cinderella's fairy god mother shows up to help her prepare for the ball. Cinderella left a lasting impression on the prince and the prince did not rest until he was reunited with her once again.
Response
This deserves a five star rating. The illustrations were colorful, bold and 3D. Most "Cinderella" stories start off saying that her father had passed away and she lives with her step mother and two step sisters. This story takes us a little deeper into Cinderella's life. The story begins with both of Cinderella's parents living. They have a happy life together and then Cinderella's mother passed. Her father remarried and that's when the stepmother and step sisters came into the story. Then, her father passed and she was left with her stepmother and step sisters. Cinderella endured so much, yet she remained a kind- hearted individual.
Classroom Connection
Most people know "Cinderella" as a fairy tale. I would use this book in a different way to discuss families. There are some children who are adopted, in foster care, or come from single parent homes. Some times these children have a difficult time socializng. I would use the discussion as a time to increase awareness and provide comfort for those who are dealing with these situations.
Text Complexity
This book is appropriate for grades 2 to 4.
February 11, 2013
Summary
This book is about a girl who lives with her step sisters and step mother. Her name is Cinderella. Cinderella has a fairy godmother who makes her look like a beautiful princess which will only last until midnight. Cinderella goes to the dance and dances with the prince but has to run off to make it home before he realizes who she is. The prince comes looking for her with her glass slipper. They live happily ever after together. The illustrations in this book are awesome! They come to life and you can interact with them.
Responses
I gave this book five stars because I loved it! The whole app was put together great! You could interact with things in the story. For example, you could help Cinderella by putting the dirty dishes away.
This book made me feel happy. It was really cute and cheesy. For example, when Cinderella went to the ball, the king said, " She looks like a nice girl."
Classroom Connections
I believe that this form of Cinderella shows students how to learn and interact with technology. It also has the hidden meaning of never giving up on your dreams and being true to who you are. Students will see just because you come from a bad background, it does not mean you will have a cruddy future.
CCSS Range
I could not find the lexile range for this book online. I believe that this would be a a great read aloud for kindergarteners. I think that this would be perfect for an independent read for first graders. The interactions will keep the readers attention and motivate them to continue on till they reach the end of the book.
This book is about a girl who lives with her step sisters and step mother. Her name is Cinderella. Cinderella has a fairy godmother who makes her look like a beautiful princess which will only last until midnight. Cinderella goes to the dance and dances with the prince but has to run off to make it home before he realizes who she is. The prince comes looking for her with her glass slipper. They live happily ever after together. The illustrations in this book are awesome! They come to life and you can interact with them.
Responses
I gave this book five stars because I loved it! The whole app was put together great! You could interact with things in the story. For example, you could help Cinderella by putting the dirty dishes away.
This book made me feel happy. It was really cute and cheesy. For example, when Cinderella went to the ball, the king said, " She looks like a nice girl."
Classroom Connections
I believe that this form of Cinderella shows students how to learn and interact with technology. It also has the hidden meaning of never giving up on your dreams and being true to who you are. Students will see just because you come from a bad background, it does not mean you will have a cruddy future.
CCSS Range
I could not find the lexile range for this book online. I believe that this would be a a great read aloud for kindergarteners. I think that this would be perfect for an independent read for first graders. The interactions will keep the readers attention and motivate them to continue on till they reach the end of the book.
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