Thursday, March 14, 2013

Cinderella's Dress

Sprite is entirely too interested in the princess


Willard, Nancy. Cinderella's Dress. New York : Blue Sky Press, 2003.

Plot: The familiar tale of Cinderella gains a new twist through this retelling. While Cinderella continues to labor under the demands of her stepfamily, two magpies observe her. They adopt her as their daughter and create a beautiful paper dress so she can go to the ball. Her sisters cruelly destroy the birds' labor, though, leaving the heroine dejected. However, a final gift from the magpies could ensure a happy ending for their beloved daughter.

Genre: Fairy Tales, Picture Books

Reading Level: Grades 1-4

Similar Titles: The Rough-Faced Girl, The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South

Personal Thoughts: The book provides a sweet, sad, pretty retelling of the famous fairy tale.   

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