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hnbb's review against another edition
5.0
Even though I am HUGE Cinderella fan this version is one of my favorites. I know it is silly, but I take offense when the Cinderella character is portrayed as whiny and superficial. Anyway, I like the self made happy ending of this.
notthemonalisa's review against another edition
5.0
My mother read me this book a bunch when I was a little girl, and it will always have a special place in my heart! I hope to be as down to earth as Cinderedna in my own life- and hopefully find what she ultimately does.
erinmp's review against another edition
4.0
Cinder Edna lives next door to Cinderella. You've probably heard of the latter--slave to her wicked step-mother and step-sisters, sits in cinders to keep warm. Well, she has a lot in common with her next-door-neighbor, Cinder Edna. Cinder Edna also has a wicked step-mother and wicked step-sisters who order her about and make her work all day. But instead of sitting in the cinders (she tried it once--wasn't for her), she keeps busy by earning extra money mowing lawns and reparing bird cages. The night of the famous ball comes and Cinderella is just as helpless as we've always seen; Cinder Edna, however, is practical and doesn't need a fairy godmother to help her. Cinder Edna talks to the prince but isn't impressed, but there is another royal at the ball--the younger brother. And he's right up Cinder Edna's alley.
Cute cute cute!! I love the spin on Cinderella and the blatant helplessness of Cinderella and the comparison to Edna, who does things on her own and is much more level-headed. Fun story and quite funny in parts. Great book.
Cute cute cute!! I love the spin on Cinderella and the blatant helplessness of Cinderella and the comparison to Edna, who does things on her own and is much more level-headed. Fun story and quite funny in parts. Great book.
rachelhelps's review against another edition
2.0
I bought this book as a Christmas present for my husband's 3-year-old niece, who really loves princesses, but after reading it I feel like I can't give it to her in good conscience. Mighty Girl listed it as a good book for the 3-6 crowd, but it seems a bit text-heavy for a 3-year-old, and a bit too down on "traditional" princesses.
As much as I agree with how silly it is that lots of little girls idolize princesses, I feel like the cure isn't to tell them they're wrong, but perhaps to present them with a practical alternative. Basically, if you already dislike princess-y stories, this story is preaching to the choir (and comes off as a bit self-righteous and moralistic). If you're a girl who already like princesses, I don't think this book will convert you to stop liking them.
As much as I agree with how silly it is that lots of little girls idolize princesses, I feel like the cure isn't to tell them they're wrong, but perhaps to present them with a practical alternative. Basically, if you already dislike princess-y stories, this story is preaching to the choir (and comes off as a bit self-righteous and moralistic). If you're a girl who already like princesses, I don't think this book will convert you to stop liking them.
kmarford's review against another edition
My favorite thing about this fable outtake on an overused story is how the author shows that girls can aspire to be more than a pretty princess and use their smarts and hard work to solve their own problems. My only complaint is how the illustrations were done, but that's probably more of a personal preference.
a_manning11's review against another edition
5.0
This has been referred to as a parody of Cinderella, but I think it goes way beyond that. Next to the story of Cinderella, on each verso page Ellen Jackson tells the story of Cinder Edna. Cinder Edna has to work just as hard as Cinderella, but she has has brains and common sense. She works to earn money, buys what she needs on lay-away and is able to spot her own Mister Right at the ball. The last page asks: "Guess who lived happily ever after?"
Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley.
Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley.
mrsbond's review against another edition
4.0
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.