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Cinderella
Brown's illustrated translation of Perrault's tale in which Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper in her haste to flee the palace before the fairy godmother's magic loses effect won the 1955 Caldecott medal.
A free translation from the French of Charles Perrault, with pictures by Marcia Brown.
A free translation from the French of Charles Perrault, with pictures by Marcia Brown.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1812
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Marcia Brown
36 books55 followersAn American children's book author and illustrator, and a high school teacher, Marcia Brown was born in Rochester, New York in 1918, and was educated at The New York State College for Teachers (now University at Albany). She taught at Cornwall High School in New York City, and published her first book, The Little Carousel, in 1946. She wrote and illustrated more than thirty books for children over the course of her career, winning three Caldecott Medals and six Caldecott Honors, as well as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal and the Regina Medal. She died in 2015.
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January 5, 2022
While I quite enjoyed the narrative of Marcia Brown's adaptation, I did not absolutely love it. I guess I am someone who has always as a rule liked the Grimms' version of the Cinderella tale rather more than Perrault's rendition (I might not like the violence at the end of the Brothers Grimm's Cinderella all that much, but I have always preferred the idea of Cinderella being helped by the spirit of her dead mother, how she actively enlists birds to help her with her chores to the Perrault version with its fairy godmother, magical mice and pumpkins, and a Cinderella who is actually annoyingly inactive, a matter of person choice, I guess). Still, I would probably have given this adaptation a solid four star rating, had I enjoyed the accompanying illustrations a bit more. I know that Marcia Brown won the Caldecott Medal for Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper and thus of course, specifically for these very illustrations, but I personally find them much too wishy-washy and even expressionless (and not nearly as evocative as some of Marica Brown's other Caldecott honours).
And yes, I also wish that Marcia Brown had included supplemental details, showing historical background, her own research and the like (maybe even a bibliography listing works consulted and cited). And while I am actually not going to fault Marcia Brown all that much for not incorporating a so-called author's note, as these seem to be a relatively recent phenomenon, that does not mean I do not miss it (and that I believe a supplemental information section would levitate Cinderella, or the little Glass Slipper from basically adequate to outstanding).
And yes, I also wish that Marcia Brown had included supplemental details, showing historical background, her own research and the like (maybe even a bibliography listing works consulted and cited). And while I am actually not going to fault Marcia Brown all that much for not incorporating a so-called author's note, as these seem to be a relatively recent phenomenon, that does not mean I do not miss it (and that I believe a supplemental information section would levitate Cinderella, or the little Glass Slipper from basically adequate to outstanding).
May 24, 2018
I was going to give this book 2 stars and then I put it in historical context. Disney came out with Cinderella in 1950 and this came out in 1954. It was after the great war and I'm sure people wanted happier tales. I don't care for the art really, but it is done like a dream. A Dream for a new life.
Marcia faithfully translates the fairy tale into english from the French. There is nothing new here. I don't understand why it won the Caldecott accept it was such a popular story at the time. I do enjoy the Cinderella story and this didn't seem like anything ground breaking.
My niece has didn't want to read it, she feels this is for babies now and my nephew didn't want to read it. Instead of seeing this as something new, if I look at it as something passed on, it's a little better. It is a modern idea to expect there to be a new twist on the beloved tale being told, so I am happy with the 3 stars, even with the artwork.
Marcia faithfully translates the fairy tale into english from the French. There is nothing new here. I don't understand why it won the Caldecott accept it was such a popular story at the time. I do enjoy the Cinderella story and this didn't seem like anything ground breaking.
My niece has didn't want to read it, she feels this is for babies now and my nephew didn't want to read it. Instead of seeing this as something new, if I look at it as something passed on, it's a little better. It is a modern idea to expect there to be a new twist on the beloved tale being told, so I am happy with the 3 stars, even with the artwork.
June 29, 2017
“Cinderella or the Little Glass Slipper” is the winner of the Caldecott Medal and is one of the earlier books by Marcia Brown that retells the French fairy tale “Cinderella” about how a miserable girl named Cinderella tries to go to the grand ball with the help of her fairy godmother. “Cinderella or the Little Glass Slipper” is clearly one of Marcia Brown’s most memorable books yet!
Marcia Brown has indeed created many children’s books throughout her life. Imagine my surprise and excitement when I read her first children’s book! Marcia Brown has made this version of Cinderella much more tame than in the other versions of “Cinderella” I have seen as Cinderella’s stepsisters in this version seem a bit nicer to Cinderella by easily telling Cinderella about their time at the ball, although they still maintained their cruel nature by teasing Cinderella about not going to the ball, which is a bit unusual for in most versions that I have read of “Cinderella,” the stepsisters were always mean to Cinderella regardless of the situation that Cinderella was in. Marcia Brown’s illustrations are truly beautiful and simplistic in this version of the classic fairy tale as Cinderella truly looks beautiful with her wavy golden hair and beautiful black eyes. Also, the illustrations are a bit simplistic due to the fact that there is barely any color in the background, but the color is mainly focused on the characters, which allows the characters to stand out more, which I have never seen done in any other book that have simplistic illustrations.
“Cinderella or the Little Glass Slipper” is a brilliant retelling of the classic fairy tale that I think will be more suitable to children who want to read the more tame version of the fairy tale and will be a great hit for children everywhere. I would recommend this book to children ages four and up since there is nothing inappropriate in this book other than the stepsisters’ poor behavior towards Cinderella.
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September 24, 2024
سیندرلای پرالت اون ورژن سیندرلاییه که دیزنی اقتباس کرده بود و بیشتر به نشون دادن ارتباط خواهرت پرداخته بود و از اون طرف بحث گادمادر و کدو تنبل رو به همون شیوه داشت.
December 7, 2016
This is a new translation / adaptation of Charles Perrault’s famous story, with wonderful illustrations by Marcia Brown (for which she was awarded the Caldecott Medal).
What I really like about this version of the story is the way that Cinderella is portrayed as a very kind young woman, but clearly not a doormat. She speaks up for herself when it counts. Her stepsisters are never referred to as “ugly” either; rather they are selfish, self-absorbed, and rather hateful towards Cinderella. They are as blind to her virtues as they are to their own faults.
The translation also differs from original versions of the story in the way it ends – for the stepsisters. Cinderella, in her goodness, arranges good marriages for them to two lords in the Prince’s Court.
I was fascinated by the technique of Brown’s illustrations. She uses a few pen strokes to suggest a gown, for example, and then a wash of color to complete the image. This lends a rather ethereal, fairy-tale feeling to the drawings; very effective.
What I really like about this version of the story is the way that Cinderella is portrayed as a very kind young woman, but clearly not a doormat. She speaks up for herself when it counts. Her stepsisters are never referred to as “ugly” either; rather they are selfish, self-absorbed, and rather hateful towards Cinderella. They are as blind to her virtues as they are to their own faults.
The translation also differs from original versions of the story in the way it ends – for the stepsisters. Cinderella, in her goodness, arranges good marriages for them to two lords in the Prince’s Court.
I was fascinated by the technique of Brown’s illustrations. She uses a few pen strokes to suggest a gown, for example, and then a wash of color to complete the image. This lends a rather ethereal, fairy-tale feeling to the drawings; very effective.
December 2, 2013
Cinderella, adapted by Marcia Brown, tells the classic tale of Cinderella, a beautiful girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. This version of Cinderella is slightly different than the versions I have read and seen in the past. For example, in this version, Cinderella’s father is alive, but Cinderella does not tell him about the cruelty his wife and her daughters bestow upon her, because Cinderella does not want to upset her father. This Caldecott Medal winner includes illustrations that have a dreamlike quality with pastel colors. The illustrations are not very realistic, but emotions are apparent. The brush strokes of what I believe to be water color paints are clearly visible. The illustrations and words work together to tell the story. This book is great for all ages, and it is relatively easy to read, though it is somewhat wordy. If you are looking for a great version of Cinderella, try this one, unless your children prefer brighter, more vibrant illustrations.
October 3, 2014
It's always nice to get back to the original fairy tales, the ones that haven't been "Disney-fied." This is a very nice version of the tale, illustrated by Marcia Brown with gorgeous woodcuts.
While the illustrations don't have the crisp lines and vibrant colors of the animated Disney version, they still provide an ample depiction of the story, with very expressive characters and luxurious backgrounds.
We really enjoyed reading this story together and we liked that it was a little different from the tale we had always heard before.
This book was selected as one of the books for the October 2014 - Quarterly Caldecott discussion at the Picture-Book Club in the Children's Books Group here at Goodreads.
While the illustrations don't have the crisp lines and vibrant colors of the animated Disney version, they still provide an ample depiction of the story, with very expressive characters and luxurious backgrounds.
We really enjoyed reading this story together and we liked that it was a little different from the tale we had always heard before.
This book was selected as one of the books for the October 2014 - Quarterly Caldecott discussion at the Picture-Book Club in the Children's Books Group here at Goodreads.
November 26, 2013
This is the French version of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. Where a young girl name Cinderella leads a miserable life thanks to her evil step mother and sisters, who make her clean and wait on them hand and foot. Always a dream of Cinderella’s, she asks her fairy godmother to go to the ball, an event that will change her life forever.
The illustrations in Cinderella were not what I would have thought a Caldecott medal winning book would represent. Yet at the same time it was really impressive the way the author seemed to make full images with splotches of color and seemingly little detail. To me, they appeared to be sketches. The author used a lot of lines to create the shapes of her drawings as well as stayed consistent with her use of colors. Marcia Brown used a lot of different hues of pink, blue, green, red, and yellow. The illustrations with the story, as has been a common theme with other older picture books, reinforced the text by in a sense restating visually what they words say. This is a great way to teach students about how one story can be interpreted or viewed differently by people from all over the world.
The illustrations in Cinderella were not what I would have thought a Caldecott medal winning book would represent. Yet at the same time it was really impressive the way the author seemed to make full images with splotches of color and seemingly little detail. To me, they appeared to be sketches. The author used a lot of lines to create the shapes of her drawings as well as stayed consistent with her use of colors. Marcia Brown used a lot of different hues of pink, blue, green, red, and yellow. The illustrations with the story, as has been a common theme with other older picture books, reinforced the text by in a sense restating visually what they words say. This is a great way to teach students about how one story can be interpreted or viewed differently by people from all over the world.
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April 15, 2013This book’s illustrations are very unique because of the changes in detail and color through the story. It seems as though the artist used an airbrush as well as colored pencil throughout the book. At the beginning of the story the illustrations lack detail but as the story progresses more detail is added to the illustrations. For instance, when the Fairy Godmother helps Cinderella and gets her ready for the ball there suddenly is more texture to the illustrations emphasizing the details of her gown. Then when Cinderella tries on the glass slipper the illustrations color becomes much bolder which emphasizes the excitement of the story. When narrator is focused on Cinderella the illustrations have more color and detail then when the narrator is talking about the step sisters. This is very unique because most illustrators tend to stick with the same kind of art with slight alterations depending on the story line, but this illustrator makes very obvious changes in the pictures throughout the story.
November 20, 2012
Cinderella, a childhood favorite, never fails to bring a smile to my face. I appreciate the story of a young woman who is taken advantage of her wicked stepmother and sisters but continues to dream. Her hopes and dreams are what lead to a happy ending. Contrary to my thoughts of Cinderella, the Disney movie, the illustrations within this book are extremely simple. They look like rough sketches or watercolor. There are not many colors used in the beginning, which is used to show Cinderella’s place within her family. As the story continues, more colors are used. While there are illustrations on every page, the amount of text is fairly equal to the amount of illustration. Because of this, it may make it more difficult for a first time reader to understand the story. However, for anyone who has seen or knows the story of Cinderella, it is fairly simple to follow along with the illustrations.
November 6, 2013
Cinderella is a fairytale about a young girl and her journey to find prince charming. This story is sweet and magical tale that is any young girls dream. It captured my emotions and took me back to childhood as I turned each page. The story has a message of forgiveness as Cinderella forgives her evil step sisters. This is a valuable lesson for young children and it's given nicely throughout this story. My favorite part about this version of Cinderella was the simple illustrations that can be seen throughout the entire book. The illustrator used a simple black line to outline each drawing. The pictures were primarily filled in with pastel colors and the coloring was done very “care-free” in that the illustrator colored outside of the lines on each picture. It gave it a simple, childish feel as I flipped through the pages. The illustrator portrayed the emotions of the characters by creating facial expressions.
December 2, 2013
The illustrations by Brown are what make this fairy tale magical. They present a whimsy in their lines; they are always delicate and whimsical in nature and the colors present regality in all of the different settings. Throughout the story, red is used as a symbol of wealth, the stepsisters are draped in it and at the Prince’s part everyone is wearing it. Cinderella has some on her dress that her fair godmother made for her. This clear separation that makes Cinderella stand out during the rest of the story, in her blue dress makes the illustrations add to the text. Another clear showing of this is when Cinderella runs from the Prince’s party the second night and in the garden is featured a statue of Cupid, it sets the scene to be romantic and show that there is love between her and the Prince. The clarity Brown gives to the progression of the story through illustration is beautiful and visually interesting to the reader.
October 3, 2014
This looks to be one of the first Caldecott Award books that is in full color throughout the book. The mixed-media illustrations are a bit impressionistic, with just a few ink lines to convey faces and personalities, and a sort of "scribbly" look. In this version, Cinderella attends 2 balls. When it is discovered that she is the mysterious princess, her stpesisters beg her forgiveness, and she marries them off to lords at court. I actually prefer other, more romantic, illustrated versions, especially the ones illustrated by Ruth Sanderson (Cinderella) and K. Y. Craft (Cinderella).
(Caldecott Award, 1955)
(Caldecott Award, 1955)
November 29, 2012
I really enjoyed this book to due the illustrations because they are great depictions of the characters emotions. I also found that the illustrations reinforced the images I got in my head while reading. These images made me laugh, made me sad, and mad. Two of my favorite illustrations are of Cinderella in the chimney corner and when the king takes Cinderella into the ballroom. The illustration of Cinderella hiding in the chimney corner perfectly depicts her emotions and made me feel how much pain she is in. The illustration of the king taking Cinderella into the ballroom adds another dimension, by showing all the other girls in the ballroom looking the same and bland and Cinderella glowing and gorgeous. This emphasizes how beautiful she looked and stood out to the king. I would use this in my classroom as a fun read or in my classroom for children to read during silent reading time.
January 24, 2013
Cinderella is a Caldecott Medal Winner and I think it definitely deserved to receive that honor. Cinderella is a classic that any child, especially little girls would highly enjoy. The storyline is engaging and keeps you interested as well as on Cinderella's side. The whole time the author has you rooting for Cinderella and hoping that things will work out in her favor which is another reason why I think this book is so special. The illustrations in the book are magnificent as well, I believe they are done in colored pencil with a strong, black ink outline. The drawings of horses, princesses, and the carriage are so well done, I was thoroughly impressed and enjoyed looking at them. Working into the classroom, after reading the book in class you could have a movie hour and show part of the movie to have them point out differences and similarities.
May 24, 2016
Cinderella written and illustrated by Marcia Brown is an award winning Caldecott book and I have rated it 4 stars. I am a princess at heart so obviously I just had to choose this book to read. It is the story that everybody knows fairly well, or at least I would hope so! I've always loved the story of Cinderella since I was a little girl, but the pictures in the book did not do it for me. I'm not sure why, but I just didn't like them hence the rating of a 4. Marcia Brown is a phenomenal story teller but the watercolor aspect and the disfiguration of the step-sisters, Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother and more were distracting to me which is strange especially since I had read My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf and LOVED the disfigured characters. For a children's book, I would have liked the drawings to portray the characters in a more realistic sense.
August 14, 2012
Review of 1954 edition, translated & illustrated by Marcia Brown, Caldecott Medal (1955)
A pleasant version of the classic tale of the mistreated and neglected young girl whose beauty is matched only by her inner goodness. Despite being ignored by her father and abused by her step mother and step sisters, young Cinderella never affords an ill wish or negative emotion, save despair for her condition.
The illustrations are bright, colorful and sophisticated in a whimsical way; children should delight in them. The translation itself is very clean and light, almost antiseptic. All is bright and gay in this version, even Cinderellas mistreatment is handled lightly. While this version is certainly fine, it lacks a certain amount of genuineness.
A pleasant version of the classic tale of the mistreated and neglected young girl whose beauty is matched only by her inner goodness. Despite being ignored by her father and abused by her step mother and step sisters, young Cinderella never affords an ill wish or negative emotion, save despair for her condition.
The illustrations are bright, colorful and sophisticated in a whimsical way; children should delight in them. The translation itself is very clean and light, almost antiseptic. All is bright and gay in this version, even Cinderellas mistreatment is handled lightly. While this version is certainly fine, it lacks a certain amount of genuineness.
November 10, 2022
No wonder it won a Caldecott - such lovely illustrations!
Ages: 6 - 10
Cleanliness: "my goodness" is said.
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October 5, 2017
Of all the fairy tales I have read and re-read in this challenge, I’m finding that I have a renewed love for Cinderella. I think Disney has actually ruined my impression of the story somewhat; this translation of the original tale seems much less frivolous. I love that Cinderella’s happy ending is extended to her stepsisters. Some people might say it’s fair for them to receive their comeuppance, but I like the thought of teaching kids to be forgiving and generous with the wealth they receive. Cinderella’s much more than a princess in this version. I like her a lot more this way.
July 5, 2017
A charming variation of Cinderella that is a bit closer to home with its story and peaceful message than some of the others. There is mention of forgiveness and being so much kinder to others within this particular version than in some of the other retellings that we find.
The best thing about this particular book is the way that the illustrations have been done. Even after closing the book and having shelved it for years you will still be able to see the unique yet bright illustrations whenever anyone mentions Cinderella.
All in all a beautiful version to add to your collection.
The best thing about this particular book is the way that the illustrations have been done. Even after closing the book and having shelved it for years you will still be able to see the unique yet bright illustrations whenever anyone mentions Cinderella.
All in all a beautiful version to add to your collection.
April 13, 2018
Of course I was familiar with the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, from watching the movie and hearing the story countless times in my childhood, but reading it was altogether different. The book goes into much more detail. I had no idea that there was actually two balls!
February 21, 2012
A marvelous retelling of the classic fairy tale with Caldecott-winning illustrations.
October 16, 2008
Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper Parrault, Charles translated by Brown, Marcia, 1954, Charles Scribner's Sons. Picture book, fantasy, fairy tale, Caldecott Medal.
Description: This is an English translation of the 1697 version of Cinderella. This is the version that is most well-known in America and Europe.
Review: The Cinderella story was first told in ancient Greece. Since then, manifestations have cropped up in cultures all over the globe. Some involve the bones of benevolent spirits, while others incorporate the lopping off of body parts. Most Americans will immediately recognize Brown's very familiar version of the story. The storyline itself is similar to the Disney version (sans the talking animals), but the illustrations have a soft, hazy quality that puts some distance between this book and the Disney Cinderella. The illustrations, coupled with a languid, Victorian-style prose, might be off-putting for some children. For others, though, this may be a refreshing, but familiar telling of the tale.
Children who really enjoy the Cinderella story might like to read this version along with alternate Cinderella stories from other cultures. They could compare and contrast the different versions, which would allow them to practice comprehension. 3rd and 4th graders would be the most appropriate audience for this book. Slightly younger kids could have the book read to them.
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Description: This is an English translation of the 1697 version of Cinderella. This is the version that is most well-known in America and Europe.
Review: The Cinderella story was first told in ancient Greece. Since then, manifestations have cropped up in cultures all over the globe. Some involve the bones of benevolent spirits, while others incorporate the lopping off of body parts. Most Americans will immediately recognize Brown's very familiar version of the story. The storyline itself is similar to the Disney version (sans the talking animals), but the illustrations have a soft, hazy quality that puts some distance between this book and the Disney Cinderella. The illustrations, coupled with a languid, Victorian-style prose, might be off-putting for some children. For others, though, this may be a refreshing, but familiar telling of the tale.
Children who really enjoy the Cinderella story might like to read this version along with alternate Cinderella stories from other cultures. They could compare and contrast the different versions, which would allow them to practice comprehension. 3rd and 4th graders would be the most appropriate audience for this book. Slightly younger kids could have the book read to them.
Professional Reviews: I couldn't find any professional reviews for this book.
February 6, 2013
Cinderella is a Caldecott Medal Book winner, translated and illustrated by Marcia Brown from the original version. This heart-warming Cinderella story still has all of the charm and magic as the original. From the pumpkin that gets turned into a beautiful coach with all of the glitz and glamour, to the mice, who are turned into horses, the lizards are turned into six footmen, and with the wave of the fairy godmother's magical wand, Cinderella's rags are turned into a magnificient gown fit for a ball to meet her prince charming.
The illustrations are whimsical and playful and take you to that time period, from the tight corsetts that cinch the waist, to the curls in their hair, you get the feeling you are there with Cinderella living out her story alongside of her.
Some of the themes in the book speak of the evil and arrogance portrayed by the stepsisters and how Cinderella forgives them in the end and makes sure they are taken care of. This would be a great read-aloud for first and second graders. For the classroom you could do a compare and contrast activity to the Disney version of Cinderella and talk about the different story elements. Cinderella is always a classic no matter what version you read!
The illustrations are whimsical and playful and take you to that time period, from the tight corsetts that cinch the waist, to the curls in their hair, you get the feeling you are there with Cinderella living out her story alongside of her.
Some of the themes in the book speak of the evil and arrogance portrayed by the stepsisters and how Cinderella forgives them in the end and makes sure they are taken care of. This would be a great read-aloud for first and second graders. For the classroom you could do a compare and contrast activity to the Disney version of Cinderella and talk about the different story elements. Cinderella is always a classic no matter what version you read!
April 3, 2015
Filled with delicate but detailed illustrations, this picture book retells the classic Cinderella story by Charles Perrault. Since it was awarded the Caldecott Medal in the year of my birth, I've always been fond of it. In fact, I can remember reading it when I was very young. I still like it even after all these years. While changes in publishing trends and artistic techniques are obvious when comparing a picture book like this one with one published in 2015, for instance, this one stands as a lovely classic, ideal for sharing aloud and preserving a story that remains woven into the fabric of our culture. Readers will savor the magical touch of the fairy godmother's wand that changes an enormous pumpkin into a coach, mice into horses, lizards into footmen, a rat into a coachman, and Cinderella into the belle of the prince's ball, complete with a lovely frock. Of course, the story ends on a happy note, even if undeserved, as the unkind stepsisters are forgiven, and as the author writes, "She begged them to love her always" (unpaged). I should certainly hope they would. Long before I knew what an endpaper was, I can remember staring for hour at these, replicas of the cover, and being fascinated by the magically-transformed troupe on its way to the ball.
August 7, 2015
This Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper Illustrated by Marcia Brown is nothing but a good translation from the French version by Charles Perrault. It's the traditional story about a beautiful, sweet, and kind girl whose mother dies when she was little and her father re-marries a woman with two daughters. They are envious of the girl's beauty and made her do all the chores, treating her like their servant which makes her earn the nickname of Cinderella. One day, the king organizes a ball looking for a princess to marry his son with, changing Cinderella's luck. Despite all the attempts of the step-sisters to prevent Cinderella from going to the ball, she gets to go thanks to her Godmother's magic.At the ball, she wins the prince's heart with her kindness, causing everybody's admiration including her step-mother and step-sisters. The story ends with Cinderella marrying the prince and forgiving her step-sisters for all what they did to her, and even having them married with two nobles. Unfortunately, it does not provide anything new from the classic story.
The illustration are very artistic, the images look like water painted. The characters' clothing seems to be from the 14th century.
It's a simple, and entertaining fairy tale good for all ages.
The illustration are very artistic, the images look like water painted. The characters' clothing seems to be from the 14th century.
It's a simple, and entertaining fairy tale good for all ages.
February 15, 2015
This version of Cinderella adheres more to tradition as it is a version translated from French. It was a Caldecott winner and is uniquely illustrated. Those only familiar with the Disney version will immediately notice many places that the story is different. Some such differences include; Cinderella never expected to go to the ball, the animals are hardly a part of the story except to be changed into horses, the ball is a two night affair, and Cinderella forgives her sisters at the end, even finding them lords to marry. I really enjoyed this version, and thought it adhered more to a true traditional literature story line. The act of forgiveness at the end was also refreshing.
Due perhaps to the age of this book or the translations, there are some vocabulary words that younger students may struggle with in the reading. However, using context and pictures I think many younger children could read this mostly independently. Doing a comparison/contrast of this version to others may be an interesting activity to do with learners. Additionally, many of the common motifs and themes could be explored.
Due perhaps to the age of this book or the translations, there are some vocabulary words that younger students may struggle with in the reading. However, using context and pictures I think many younger children could read this mostly independently. Doing a comparison/contrast of this version to others may be an interesting activity to do with learners. Additionally, many of the common motifs and themes could be explored.
October 26, 2017
Summary:
This book tells the story of Cinderella as we all know and love but with a slightly different ending. When Cinderella's foot fits the glass slipper, her step sisters plead with her and ask Cinderella for her forgiveness. Cinderella, being the kind person she is, forgives her step sisters and allows them to move into the palace with her and the prince.
Evaluation:
This book told the great, classic story of Cinderella but with small differences and a unique ending that teaches an important moral of forgiveness. The story contains details that separate it slightly from the original Cinderella story, and the illustrations add depth to the story. The illustrations are grainy and colorful and provide the reader with visuals for what they're reading.
Teaching idea:
Students can work on comparing and contrasting plots and events in stories. The teacher could read two versions of a fairy tale and give students a Venn diagram to fill out that compares and contrasts the two stories that were read.
This book tells the story of Cinderella as we all know and love but with a slightly different ending. When Cinderella's foot fits the glass slipper, her step sisters plead with her and ask Cinderella for her forgiveness. Cinderella, being the kind person she is, forgives her step sisters and allows them to move into the palace with her and the prince.
Evaluation:
This book told the great, classic story of Cinderella but with small differences and a unique ending that teaches an important moral of forgiveness. The story contains details that separate it slightly from the original Cinderella story, and the illustrations add depth to the story. The illustrations are grainy and colorful and provide the reader with visuals for what they're reading.
Teaching idea:
Students can work on comparing and contrasting plots and events in stories. The teacher could read two versions of a fairy tale and give students a Venn diagram to fill out that compares and contrasts the two stories that were read.
May 1, 2014
Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper, illustrated and translated by Marcia Brown from Charles Perrault’s text is a picture book of the classic story of Cinderella. This is a story about a young lady named Cinderella who is ordered around by her two evil step-sisters and step mother. Cinderella is crushed when they don’t allow her to feel welcome at the Prince’s ball. However, Cinderella has a step-mother who makes her dreams of going to the ball come true. To make summary short, Cinderella ends up with the Prince in the end when her glass slipper matches. The illustrations in the book are very well done, revealing enchanted magic from the beginning to end. The illustrations were in great detail that helped enhance the words of the story. I overall really enjoyed this version of the classic tale of Cinderella, and would read this to my future class.
October 6, 2016
1. Cinderellas father marries a woman who has two daughters. None of them like Cinderella and she is forced to live as a servant. One day the prince accounces that he is having a ball. Of course the twins are going and Cinderella is stuck helping them get ready wishing she were going also. Cinderellas god-mother shes how upset she is and knows its because she is not going to the ball. Her god mother uses her magic to give Cinderella her wish. Cinderella goes to the ball and leaves her slipper behind.
2. 2nd-3rd.
3. Reading
4. Girls would enjoy this book
5. As a group the students could read this together and write about how they know this is a fairy tale.
6. This can be used when introducing fairy tales because it is a classic.
7. Marcia Brown has written several award winning books.
8. I found an audio version online.
2. 2nd-3rd.
3. Reading
4. Girls would enjoy this book
5. As a group the students could read this together and write about how they know this is a fairy tale.
6. This can be used when introducing fairy tales because it is a classic.
7. Marcia Brown has written several award winning books.
8. I found an audio version online.
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