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After finishing the Cruella puzzle, my son and I started a Cinderella one. I couldn‘t help but think about how Cinderella has so many Halloween elements in it. There is evil, magic, a pumpkin, a black cat, and dressing up. Come on! So I took to Google wondering if anyone else thought this and came across this book which is kind of a witchy retelling of Cinderella with dirt. Fits the animal cover prompt and also completes my Goodreads goal 🎉⬇️

"Sometimes the smallest friends can make the biggest difference."

Cinderella's Rat can be used in the classroom to explore different perspectives in storytelling, encouraging students to consider how minor characters impact the main narrative. Additionally, it provides a fun opportunity for creative writing, where students can rewrite classic tales from the viewpoint of other overlooked characters.

Cinderella's Rat by Susan Meddaugh reimagines the classic Cinderella story from the perspective of her loyal rat friend. As Cinderella prepares for the royal ball, the rat feels overlooked but is determined to help her against the challenges posed by her stepfamily. Using his cleverness, he aids Cinderella in achieving her dreams. This fun twist highlights themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of every character, no matter how small.

“'We shall build a house so strong that the big bad pig won't be able to blow it down,' said the first little wolf.“

This book can be used to discuss character traits and story elements or to introduce a unit on fractured fairy tales where students create their versions of classic stories. it's also a great book choice for teaching compare-and-contrast activities or exploring problem-solving skills in the classroom.

This book is a humorous twist on the classic fairy tale genre, first published in 1993. This award-winning picture book, which received the Parent's Choice Gold Award, follows three little wolves as they build increasingly strong homes to protect themselves from the huffing and puffing of a big, bad pig. With its playful language and surprising role reversal, the story teaches themes of resilience, creativity, and nonviolence.