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Bubba, The Cowboy Prince
Bubba is bossed around the family ranch by his wicked step-daddy and his nasty stepbrothers, Dwayne and Milton. Bubba never complains, though. He's a real cowboy - tough as leather (and cute as a cow's ear).
When Miz Lurleen, the purtiest rancher in Texas, decides to throw a ball to find herself a real feller, Bubba has to stay at home. "You smell more like the cattle than...more
When Miz Lurleen, the purtiest rancher in Texas, decides to throw a ball to find herself a real feller, Bubba has to stay at home. "You smell more like the cattle than...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
November 1st 1997
by Scholastic Press
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When I was a child this was my favorite book and after reading it again I know why. Bubba the Cowboy Prince is a reversed, Texas style Cinderella and I absolutely love it. If is about a male, Bubba, who has two wicked step brothers that don't do any of the work on the ranch. One day, a beautiful lady named Miz Lurleen held a ball to find herself a cowboy that she could run the ranch with for the rest of her life. After the wicked step brothers left, the fairy godcow showed up and turned Bubba in...more
This is about a boy named Bubba who has to work around the ranch and do the work of his brother and step dad. Then their neighbor Ms. Lurleen decided to throw a ball to find a fit man who loved ranching just as much as she did. Bubba was disappointed when his brothers and step dad told him he was not fit enough to dance with the lady of the ball. Then, Bubba's godcow came to him and told him she could help Bubba go to the ball. She changed his clothes and boots and told him to be home by midnigh...more
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Bubba, The Cowboy Prince is your classic "Cinderella Story," but... Not. This retelling of that classic is surprising, creative, funny, and touching.
My nephew heard "Cowboy" in the title and was all over that. Then he heard "Prince" in the title, and immediately he did not want anything to do with this story. But Bubba is such a charming character, and the pictures are so lovely and engaging, that by the end of the story he was asking me to read the tale again! He even said, "That book is really...more
My nephew heard "Cowboy" in the title and was all over that. Then he heard "Prince" in the title, and immediately he did not want anything to do with this story. But Bubba is such a charming character, and the pictures are so lovely and engaging, that by the end of the story he was asking me to read the tale again! He even said, "That book is really...more
This book is a twist on the original Cinderella story. Bubba is a cowboy who is bossed around by his wicked stepbrothers and step-daddy. Miz Lurleen, the "purtiest" ranchers in Texas, throws a ball to find herself a real cowboy to marry. Bubba has to get his stepbrothers ready and is left behind to take care of the ranch. As the story progresses, the reader can definitely pick up on the comparisons to Cinderella. Although you would think this story is geared toward a younger male audience, it co...more
As a reader, I can clearly see the plot elements of Cinderella within this fractured fairy tale. These include: the wicked step siblings and parent, unjust treatment of the good central character, the ball, magical transformation, recognition, and a happily ever after. In this story all of these are in some way turned on it head by changing genders, species, and even the setting and tone by placing it in Texas ranching country. The values can be interpreted a little different with the above chan...more
This is a funny take on the story of Cinderella. Instead of Cinderella, it'a a Texas cowboy named Bubba. Instead of a fairy godmother, it's a fairy godcow. And instead of a glass slipper, it's a cowboy boot. I don't think I've read a Cinderella-like story that is so different and humorous. The writing is well done with a lot of cowboy talk, like "purty" and "cute as a cow's ear." The illustrations are great as well. The illustratons are paintings that have a lot of detail and color. Girls will l...more
This book gives a hilarious, southern twist to the original Cinderella story. With Bubba as a cowboy looking to win the heart of the cowgirl princess, he is allowed a chance to go to the glamorous ball and is transformed by a fairy god cow. With the typical set up of a fairytale story: the Happily Ever After, the evil characters, the magical force, and a protagonist that wins out in the end, it sticks to a traditional story. Nonetheless, I absolutely loved the southern twist as it was based in T...more
Being a Texas gal, I found Bubba the Cowboy Prince adorable! This fractured fairy tale puts a Texas spin on the classic Cinderella story. Miz Lurleen is rich, ‘purtty’ and looking for a husband. She throws a shindig hoping to find the perfect cowpoke. With a little help from his fairy godcow, Bubba is ready to sweep this little lady with BIG East Texas hair right off of her cowboy boots. Will they ride off into the sunset together and live happily ever after?
Mar 01, 2009
Jess
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
someone looking for a fractured fairy tale of C. with a male lead for storytime, kids
Recommended to Jess by:
Kathy
Bubba, worked hard by his stepfather and stepbrothers on a ranch in Texas, would just love to go the dance held by Ms. Lurleen. Luckily, his fairy godcow is in town.
A fun, though not revolutionary, retelling of Cinderella with a cowboy, evil stepbrothers and stepfather, and large-ranch owning Ms. Lurleen. I did like that the cowboy boot, unlike the glass slipper, changed back into a dirty cowboy boot at midnight. The kids liked it and the illustrations are large, colorful, and humorous enough to...more
A fun, though not revolutionary, retelling of Cinderella with a cowboy, evil stepbrothers and stepfather, and large-ranch owning Ms. Lurleen. I did like that the cowboy boot, unlike the glass slipper, changed back into a dirty cowboy boot at midnight. The kids liked it and the illustrations are large, colorful, and humorous enough to...more
This book is almost the male version of Cinderella. Bubba is the main character with a wicked step father and two nasty step brothers. There is also a fancy ball similar to that in the Cinderella story. Like the ruby red slipper Bubba finds love over a dirty riding boot. I really enjoyed this book! It would be good to read Bubba, The Cowboy Prince and Cinderella to a class so they can see the connections and similarities.
This picture book is a unique boy version of the traditional Cinderella story. It is set in Texas and the fairy godmother was a fairy godcow. Miz Lurleen is looking for a feller so she decides to throw a ball. Bubba can't go to the ball because he is too busy taking care of his father and brothers. Miz Lurleen finds her true love by finding the feller who fits the boot. This is a great story to read to young children and would be an excellent addition to a Cinderella unit or collection.
Several years ago I was on a blind date that wasn't going well. He suggested, after our lunch, that we go to the mall because he needed to look for a gift. That's when I discovered this book and I have LOVED it ever since! I've read it aloud to countless adults and children in my best Texas Twang and it's always a big hit. I don't remember his name or anything else about the date, but I'm SO GLAD I found this!
A “fractured” Cinderella story where the protagonist is a young Cowboy on the Texas plains. It’s a humorous version of the tale, where the young hero wins the affection of the wealthy woman looking of a partner who “loves ranching as much as I do.” The folksy illustrations match the tone of the story.
I read this when I got a request for Cinderella variations. Maybe it was unique at the time it was released, but it didn't strike me as that special. Lots of material for the requisite compare/contrast fairy tale assignment or Venn diagram.
Very cute with a role reversal. Great illustrations. Cute twist when the clock struck 12 and the young man's clothes turned from riches to rags right in front of the lovely Lurleen who then takes a dirty old boot to find her true love.
This is a great twist to the original cinderella story. It helps students identify what is in a folktale. The story can also be used to helps students learn how to put their own voice into their stories.
This tale is great! Put on your finest southern accent and have the kiddies draw near, they'll be thrilled ;)
Bubba, a young cowboy, stars in this retelling of Cinderella.
Bubba, a young cowboy, stars in this retelling of Cinderella.
Loosely based on "Cinderella," this story is set is Texas, the fairy godmother is a cow, and the hero, named Bubba, is the stepson of a wicked rancher. www.hcpl.net
Loosely based on "Cinderella," this story is set is Texas, the fairy godmother is a cow, and the hero, named Bubba, is the stepson of a wicked rancher.
Very predictable, very outrageous but not that funny. A cow becomes the fairy godmother who gives Bubba a new clean set of clothes to go to the hoedown.
This has been my favorite read-aloud fractured fairy tale for over a decade. I am personal witness to thousands of children's smiles it has induced.
Really cute take on a Cinderella story. It's even better if you can read this out loud to your young'uns in a big ol' Texas drawl.
This book is a cowboy version of Cinderella, boys would like this book. It would also be good to compare with the actual Cinderella story.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book and every year I read it to my kids and they LOVE LOVE LOVE it as well. It is a great play on the Cinderella story told from the prespective of Bubba, the cowboy prince. I love reading it with a souther drawl (or as close to one as I can get)
Written by Helen Ketteman, illustrated by James Warhola. Published by Scholastic Press, copyright 1997.
Grade level: 1st-4th
This is a story loosely based on the Cinderella tale, but this time the main character is Bubba who is the step-son of an evil rancher in Texas, and his fairy godmother is a cow.
This is a cinderella story that boys and girls will both like as it has great illustrations and a fun story. I personally liked the southern dialect worked into the text.
Possible themes/units: diffe...more
Grade level: 1st-4th
This is a story loosely based on the Cinderella tale, but this time the main character is Bubba who is the step-son of an evil rancher in Texas, and his fairy godmother is a cow.
This is a cinderella story that boys and girls will both like as it has great illustrations and a fun story. I personally liked the southern dialect worked into the text.
Possible themes/units: diffe...more
This is a southern ranching take on Cinderella
The students could compare and contrast the elements of the two similar stories
The students could compare and contrast the elements of the two similar stories
How did I not have this one on here yet? Only my favorite rodeo time read. Stereotypical "drawl" is the only accent I can do.
This retelling of Cinderella perpetuates every Texas hick stereotype there is. Embarrassing. Fairy godcow? Seriously?
Aug 24, 2012
pati
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
adventure,
brothers,
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family,
father-son-relationships,
humorous-funny,
romance,
texas
A retelling of Cinderella in a clever, creative and humorous way! The fairy godcow is the best!
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author and mother of two grown sons. Texas, where she lived for 9 years, is one of her favorite places and several of her books are set there. She, her husband, and their two cats currently live in Sanibel Island, Florida--where plenty of armadillos live, too.
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