Nice flow. Version of Cinderella that I am most familiar with. Illustrations are pretty, have a French feel to them. Stepsisters are forgiven by Cinde...moreNice flow. Version of Cinderella that I am most familiar with. Illustrations are pretty, have a French feel to them. Stepsisters are forgiven by Cinderella for their pettiness.(less)
The Egyptian Cinderella is actually a Greek baby stolen by pirates and sold into slavery in Egypt. Shoes are a gift from her master. Rhodopis doesn't...moreThe Egyptian Cinderella is actually a Greek baby stolen by pirates and sold into slavery in Egypt. Shoes are a gift from her master. Rhodopis doesn't go to the ball; a falcon takes her shoe and brings it to the Pharaoh. Author's note includes brief history of this version of the Cinderella tale.(less)
This tale takes place in Poland. The youngest of 3 sisters, Mireleh, has no special skill or talent but is favored by her father. However when he take...moreThis tale takes place in Poland. The youngest of 3 sisters, Mireleh, has no special skill or talent but is favored by her father. However when he takes great offense to her saying that she loves him "the way meat loves salt," she runs away. A Rabbi and his family take her in. They attend a wedding feast, Mireleh stays behind. She attends the feast thanks to a magic stick, loses a shoe, etc. The prophet Elijah provides the necessary magic. Author's note includes history of this version of the tale. Pronunciation guide to Yiddish names and words.(less)
Jouanah's mother is turned into a cow to help the family farm succeed. The father marries another woman who has a child about Jouanah's age. The stepm...moreJouanah's mother is turned into a cow to help the family farm succeed. The father marries another woman who has a child about Jouanah's age. The stepmother is intensely jealous. Enchanted cowhide (mother) provides beautiful clothing for child to participate in the festival.(less)
1920's feel. Ella's father owns a dress shop; she designs beautiful gowns. He marries an unpleasant woman with 2 daughters. The familiar story continu...more1920's feel. Ella's father owns a dress shop; she designs beautiful gowns. He marries an unpleasant woman with 2 daughters. The familiar story continues with the addition of an additional character, Buttons, who captures Ella's heart.(less)
Friends and family are less than supportive when Fanny declares her plan 'to marry a prince. Or someone like that.' She goes to the garden to wait for...moreFriends and family are less than supportive when Fanny declares her plan 'to marry a prince. Or someone like that.' She goes to the garden to wait for her fairy god mother, Heber shows up instead and gives her what she needs.(less)
Girl is called Little Pig/Pigling. The women in her life are more cruel than most of the other Cinderella stories. Fairy god mother role - goblin/spir...moreGirl is called Little Pig/Pigling. The women in her life are more cruel than most of the other Cinderella stories. Fairy god mother role - goblin/spirit. Author's note provides brief background on this version of the Cinderella tale. Illustrator's note provides information on the illustrations in the text.(less)
Turkey Girl is poor and cares for turkeys (hence the name). All are invited to a large feast, she feels that she is unworthy to attend. The turkeys wo...moreTurkey Girl is poor and cares for turkeys (hence the name). All are invited to a large feast, she feels that she is unworthy to attend. The turkeys work magic to create a beautiful gown for her; all they ask is that she return before nightfall. Turkey Girl goes to the feast, all are in awe. She returns too late, her turkey friends are gone, she is alone. Instead of being restored to her pre-wicked-stepmother self, she is simply restored to her poor self (minus the only friends she had, the turkeys). Illustrations: oil crayon and pastel, creating a subtle effect. Question the Cinderella connection; other than a girl who gets pretty clothes, what else is there?(less)
Told from the perspective of the godmother. Includes glossary of French Creole worlds and phrases. Authors note gives brief history of this version of...moreTold from the perspective of the godmother. Includes glossary of French Creole worlds and phrases. Authors note gives brief history of this version of the tale.(less)
Role of fairy god mother filled by enchanted fish bones. Step mother and step sisters meet a terrible fate. Includes history of this version of the Ci...moreRole of fairy god mother filled by enchanted fish bones. Step mother and step sisters meet a terrible fate. Includes history of this version of the Cinderella tale.(less)
Cinderella's next door neighbor is in a similar situation, but handles herself much differently. She is more sensible, practical and loves a good joke...moreCinderella's next door neighbor is in a similar situation, but handles herself much differently. She is more sensible, practical and loves a good joke.(less)
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