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Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella | Jan Brett
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Jan Brett sets her Cinderella story in a snowy Russian winter where one magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her. Jan travelled to Russia and readers will be in awe of the Ice Palace aglow under a deep blue moonlit sky, exquisite ball gowns on the comely pullets, uniforms with gold braids and buttons on the cockerels, striking Russian architecture transformed into ice in the borders, and a very funny flock of chickens who provide an appealing, original look at this snowy Cinderella. Readers will find these dressed up chickens comical as they pour over the extravagant setting, including a "WOW"-inducing double gatefold of chicken couples whirling around the ballroom. A feast for the eyes sure to become a perennial favorite.
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rileydenney

“She fluttered against the gate, losing her crystal slipper.”

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rileydenney

This book would be good to compare and contrast to the “regular” Cinderella.

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rileydenney
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Pickpick

This book is a take on the classic story of Cinderella. It is appealing to you g children since it is about an animal instead of a human Cinderella. The illustrations are whimsical and detailed

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BookmarkTavern
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Sat down with the nibling and read some of my Cinderella retellings. 🤍🧡💖 I just love this fairy tale a lot, y‘all.

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julieclair How fun! (edited) 2y
Mommamanzi Ooooh I NEED the chicken one!!! 2y
TheBookHippie The Cinders is my favorite! It‘s so beautiful! 2y
mandarchy I get funny looks from my students when I say, "back to work Cinderella". I say it to any student despite gender because she worked hard and we can all measure up. ? 2y
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TheBookHippie
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Pickpick

We may be wishing for a snow day extra hard over here. My read a louds at school this week 😂❄️🎉

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TheBookHippie
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Pickpick

My appropriate picture book read this morning ❄️

TheAromaofBooks I don't know how I have missed this book before - chickens, Jan Brett, and a fairy tale retelling?! I definitely need to read this. 4y
JaclynW I love Jan Brett! 4y
TheBookHippie @TheAromaofBooks oh my word you will love it!!!!! It is amazing ! 4y
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TheBookHippie
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Pickpick

We love this winter chicken version of Cinderella !!! #xmascountdown