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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
This version of Cinderella is a nice length and has a great amount of detail (but not too much) both in text and illustration. The illustrations are dreamy and hazy, the character design is consistent and interesting (as are character expressions) and it is a lovely bedtime or story time read.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This traditional tale tells the story of a young girl named Cinderella and her life living with her cruel stepmother and two stepsisters. We follow along as she tries to find a way to attend the ball, despite her stepmother and stepsisters telling her not to do so. Overall, this tale details the challenges and emotions Cinderella feels as she seeks to find a sense of freedom. This book would be ideal for children ages 5-7. In the classroom, this book would be a great read-aloud when teaching about traditional tales.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Age Appropriateness:
- I think this book could be used from K-2nd grade depending on the take away from the lesson you want. I think there are good reminders in here for all students no matter their age or familiarity with the story.
Summary:
- This was the basic story of Cinderella. It mentioned that her mother passed away and that her new stepmother and sisters are cruel to her. In the end, although the girls were mean to Cinderella, she showed them grace by inviting them to her wedding and including them.
Review:
- I really liked the feel of the illustrations in this story and how the felt real and authentic. The only thing I was concerned about was how young Cinderella is portrayed– it seems like she could be 10 years old in this version. At the end of the story when Cinderella invites her family to the wedding, it demonstrates without saying that she showed grace and gave forgiveness to them. This would be a great opportunity to have students reflect on their own what they do when someone is mean to them: do they mean back, do they forgive them? It’s important to teach students that they are not responsible for the actions of others but only how they control how they react. Especially at a young age, I think this lesson is super important.
Cinderella – Sarah Thomson – I love Nicoletta Ceccoli illustrations with my whole heart, so this version of Cinderella is beautiful! Happy Reading!