Cinderella (Favourite Tales)
by Charles Perrault, Nicola Baxter
published
May 1994
(first published 1983)
by Ladybird Books Ltd
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binding
Hardcover, 32 pages
isbn
0721416926
(isbn13: 9780721416922)
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Read in October, 2008
recommends it for:
2nd through 4th graders
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 bene...more
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 bene...more
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This picture book is based on the Version of the Cinderella fairy tale originally by Perrault. Although this book won the Caldecott Award, it was published in 1954 and the pictures look like they are from that time period. The story is well written however, I believe that many children would not consider checking out the book due the dated pictures. It could be used as a good starting place to introduce the traditional Cinderella story to students during a unit on Cinderella stories from arou...more
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Read in November, 2008
This review is of the version illustrated by Diane Goode -
There are two pages of illustrations I really enjoyed - one showed the transformation of mice to horses, and the other of lizards to footmen.
There are two pages of illustrations I really enjoyed - one showed the transformation of mice to horses, and the other of lizards to footmen.
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Compared to the other versions I read, this is very close to the classic Cinderella Fairy Tale. I have not read or watched Cinderella since I was a child, and I always imagined it taking place in Europe. This version takes place in Manhattan in the turn of the century. Besides this, I noticed how familiar I am to the Disney version, and how unfamiliar I am with the classic version. All in all I liked it. The illustrations were just OKAY for me. I do think they are beautiful and whimsical, howeve...more
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This is the copy of Cinderella I had as a child, and fell in love with both the story and the illustrations.
In part due to the corsets in the story and the pictures, I used to suck in my breath and tie my dresses as tight as I possibly could. Since I refused to wear pants until 4th grade, this was for quite awhile. Now as an adult I'd love to get my hands on a real corset, but unforunately they are quite expensive. I hope this does not discourage you to read this to your own children!
In part due to the corsets in the story and the pictures, I used to suck in my breath and tie my dresses as tight as I possibly could. Since I refused to wear pants until 4th grade, this was for quite awhile. Now as an adult I'd love to get my hands on a real corset, but unforunately they are quite expensive. I hope this does not discourage you to read this to your own children!
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This edition of "Cinderella" in hardcover was my childhood edition. The text, while it abbreviates the original Charles Perrault story, does manage to capture the wit and tone better than any other version. The illustrations are semi-abstract and invite the imagination to fill in the details. The style is late 17th Century (Baroque) and is beautifully consistent. It ignited my life-long interest in costume history.
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Read in January, 2006
The classical story of Cinderella, her fairy godmother, her journey to the ball and her road to eventual happiness. The appeal with this book is in its lovely, delicate illustrations. I notice they keep with the “glass” slipper; the actual French translation is really “fur” slipper; however, that would probably confuse the younger reader, who most likely grew up with the Disney “Cinderella,” to no end.
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Read in September, 2008
recommends it for:
kindergarteners and up
The language in this book is a bit flowery and old-fashioned, using words like "personage" and "circlet." It is a little long-winded.
The step-sisters are not punished in this version, rather their sister gives them a home and allows them to marry two great lords of the court.
The step-sisters are not punished in this version, rather their sister gives them a home and allows them to marry two great lords of the court.
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Read in November, 2008
translation of perrault version of fairy tale...illustrations are almost dream-like. girls enjoyed and were intriqued enough to not question why it was different than disney.
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My notes: Traditional story of Cinderella who is a "servant" in her own home and is betrayed by her stepmother and stepsisters. Finds true love with her Prince.
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I have read the traditional American version along with the French and German version. It is pretty interesting to see difference in them all.
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Another lovely book illustrated by Marcia Brown. Just don't expect Prince Charming to show up at your front door looking for you.
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Read in January, 1990
Such a shame the cover artwork isn't available- this was the first book to visually inspire me. So lovely.
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Read in October, 2007
I reread this version of the Cinderella story for an assignment this year. This is the most traditional version.
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It was the best Cinderella book I've ever read. Ella (age 6)
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