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The fairy godmother had scarcely touched Cinderella with her wand and her rags changed into a gown of gold and silver, embroidered with rubies, pearls, and diamonds.

This book would be great for a read-aloud for students. It could be a good book to read and then have students create their own fairytale or their own version of Cinderella.

Cinderella by Marcia Brown is a fairytale that has the elements of good and evil. The story is a folk tale, a story that has been recreated many many times. The story has a very flat dynamic with not much added to the characters.

This TL Caldecott Honor book would be great for IR because the classic Cinderella story may be a favorite of some kids, so they may really enjoy reading it! Having this book as an option in the classroom library aligns with UDL 7.1 optimize individual choice and autonomy. As well as ESOL strategy 4 link to student‘s prior knowledge, because some students will already be familiar with the story of Cinderella.

Earning Marcia Brown the Caldecott Medal, Cinderella is a piece of traditional literature (TL) that has captured the love of children everywhere! Even in rags, Cinderella is a hundred times more beautiful than her cruel stepsister. She is blessed with a fairy godmother who turns her sad night into something magical. This book would be great for a storytelling (S) to capture the attention of the students.
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This book was great (1954). I had read this story at young age and always enjoyed imagining having this happen to me in my life.
The illustrations within this book are unique. They almost look unfinished at points. Some lines are not connected and the color is not fully opaque.
“Cinderella was delighted. What was the name of this princess?“
I like this quote because at this point in the book, Cinderella knows that they are talking about her.

“Cinderella was delighted. What was the name of this princess? They answered, 'no one knows. the King's son is desperate. he would give anything to know who she is.'“

This traditional book is a wonder tale that encounters full on magical abilities and hopes we girls all wish to have in life. Although her life was rough, it portrays hope of life out there we have yet to explore!

classic story with its own variant to it. A story kids always tend to love when fantasying about what a fairytale is entitled of!

I enjoyed the pictures of her in the different dresses the fairy godmother made! They looked different than the ones from the movies and the other books about this story!

This Caldecott award winner was a similar yet unique twist on the tale of Cinderella we all love! The pictures were very sketch like which was something unique to the story as well! The ending was different which was something that I enjoyed because it made the book less easy to predict!

Cinderella by Marcia Brown was published in 1955. This book is great example of a picture book! It has amazing illustration and those illustrations help the story go along even better! I definetly recommend this book to kids!

“Touching Cinderella‘s rags with her wand, she changed them into a costume still more magnificent than any she had worn before.”

Even though the illustrations won a Caldecott, I think they could be more expressive and detailed.

This particular adaptation of the classic fairy tale Cinderella is a translation of Perrault‘s tale, a French retelling. Cinderella is a classic princess and this can be fun for kids to explore the story through new cultural lenses.

"Cinderella asked them to rise, embraced them and told them she forgave them..."

I love the story of Cinderella! However, this book is for older children because it's a longer book.

This book was published in 1954. This book draws the readers in by stating "Once upon a time..." because children love stories that being with that statement. This story is well-known too which allows readers to stay intrigued. The illustrations use sketches and watercolor throughout the book.

I loved that whenI was reading this book I was imagining the movie in my head as I read!

A fairy tale that dealt with a princess who was treated poorly by her evil step-mother and two ugly step-sisters. The good in a person is why charms those around you and leaves an impression even when you may not know someone so well or at all. Cinderella is a sweet and beautiful girl who just wants to a happy ending. Award: Caldecott Medal; Published: 1954; Illustrator: Marcia Brown

“He found her lovelier than ever.”

This book is pretty long for a children‘s book, however, it is a good story and has creative illustrations.

Cinderella is a Traditional story translated and illustrated Marcia Brown in 1954. This is a classic story that most children recognize. It is about a daughter named Cinderella who is not very privileged who gets a fairy god mother to grant her her wishes. She eventually is found by the prince. The setting is at the home and at the ball. This story is very traditional and loved by many.

“Oh, how beautiful she is!”

the illustrations were a little strange to me

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Cinderella by Marcia Brown
Macmillan Publishing Company 1954
Cinderella was one of my favorite fairytales growing up. Cinderella is treated poorly by her family but soon gets what she deserves. This can give children a sense of hope.

“Cinderella, who was as good as she was beautiful”

This was the typical Cinderella story, I think that typically the story of Cinderella is looked at as a princess story but I would love to find a unique way to teach a lesson about it.

Publication Date:
Award: Caldecott Medal in 1962
Who is the book intended for: Children
Character Development: Yes
Proper Illustrations: Yes, very unique illustrations
Storyline: Typical Cinderella story

“Cinderella asked them to rise, embraced them, and told them she forgave them with all her heart. She begged them to love her always.”

I love the story of Cinderella and have since I was a kid and I love the theme that those with a kind heart will overcome their bad situations and end up on top.

This follows the traditional tale of Cinderella perfectly. The plot is simple and direct. The language and speech of characters is lively and engaging, especially of the evil stepsisters.

“In spite of her rags, however, Cinderella was a hundred times more beautiful than her sisters, for all their fine clothes.”

I grew up reading this story and I will absolutely read it to my children one day. Cinderella is as good as she is beautiful. Despite all the despair she endured, she remained true to herself and her values.

It was copyrighted in 1954 and published by Charles Scribner‘s Sons. This is a story I grew up with as a little girl. The words paint a vivid image of beauty, magic, love, and imagination. It is a simple story about how a wonderful girl who is treated poorly soon receives all the love and recognition she deserves from her trusted godmother and her Prince Charming. The images are profound yet very simple. Absolutely beautiful.

"A most splendid feast was served, but the prince did not taste a mouthful, so intent he was in gazing at Cinderella."

I liked how simple and colorful the pictures were.