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Title: If the Shoe Fits : Voices From Cinderella by Laura Whipple, Laura Beingessner ISBN: 0-689-84070-5 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 Format: School & Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: If the Shoe Fits
Comment: I came across this book the other day on a book shelf; the cover was interesting so I picked it up. I was so impressed ! I love poetry. It brought to light aspects about the Cinderella saga that I only wondered about as a child. The prince's mother's reaction to this "Cinders-girl"; the sad ghost of Ella's father wandering about with no rest; the deep hurt and jealousy of the step mother; all was just so wonderful. The poetry and heart of L. Whipple really brought this story to life. I actually cried when I read it. The pictures were superb, I especially love the picture of the rat/coachman and his tale.
The garden cat and his telepathic communication with "The Magic-she" (fairy godmother) was divinely esoteric. The rhythm flowed well and the thoughts were unique. I have to say that this book is a real enchantment. If you like poetry, if your children know the story of Cinderella but you would like to give them a bit of reading to ponder upon, get this book. It's a good adult read as well, for both men and women. This is a wonderful book for any library. Thanks Laura Whipple and artist Laura Beingessner for making the world a better place to live with your wonderful talents.
Rating: 5
Summary: I love this book!
Comment: I love Laura Whipple's vibrant retelling of the Cinderella story. It's fresh, new and full of ryhthmic enchantment from the cat ("cat is master; cat is cat") to the glass slipper pining for its mate, to the wary rat who becomes a coachman ("where were my whiskers, a-twitching, a-tremble?") The book begs to be read aloud - even sung - alone or in a group. The ending, in which Cinderella addresses her audience, brought tears to my eyes. It told me, "This is not only Cinderella's story, it is yours." Laura Beingessner's accompanying illustrations are as full of magic as the text. All in all, this book is a winner.
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Title: Punctuation Takes a Vacation by Robin Pulver, Lynn Rowe Reed ISBN: 0823416879 Publisher: Holiday House Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Cinderella & Hot Air Balloon by Ann Jungman, Russell Ayto ISBN: 0711210519 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited Pub. Date: December, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The GIFT OF THE CROCODILE : A Cinderella Story by Judy Sierra, Reynold Ruffins ISBN: 0689821883 Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Juv) Pub. Date: 01 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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Title: The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story by Rebecca Hickox, Will Hillenbrand ISBN: 0823415139 Publisher: Holiday House Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread (Newbery Medal Book) by Kate Dicamillo, Timothy B. Ering ISBN: 0763617229 Publisher: Candlewick Press Pub. Date: September, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.99 |
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