Cinder-Elly (Picture Puffins)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (752 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0140561269 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With a jazzily rhthmic, rhyming text and quirky, funny illustrations, this version of hte familiar favorite is irresistible.:This ultracool version of the fairy tale updates the classic with singular flair."--Publishers Weekly. A lively new twist on an old familiar fairy taleReaders young and old will enjoy this fresh look at the age-old tale in which an urban-dwelling Cinder-Elly used the help of a trash can, a copy machine, and even a glass sneaker to find her Prince Charming
witching curfew rolls around, then posts flyers advertising the shoe she leaves behind. . Collages, wild patterns and funky fashions mimic music videos and build up the snazzy urban setting. Nearly every spread features six four-line stanzas, and rarely do the rhymes miss a beat. From Publishers Weekly This ultracool version of the fairy tale, set in Manhattan, updates the classic with singular flair. Naturally, ace hoop-shooter Prince Charming becomes smitten with Elly, loses track of her when the 10 p.m. Lots of quotes enliven the verse, although it's occasionally hard to identify the speaker. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. Taking current family trends into account, debut picture-book author Minters casts no
"My five year old daughter loves this book!!" according to Joseph & Lydia. My five year old daughter has asked us to read this book to her every day for the last My five year old daughter loves this book!! My five year old daughter has asked us to read this book to her every day for the last 3 days. It's a great modern version of the old classic with a more with-it cinderella and Prince Charming, done in rhyming verses. The characters are multi-cultural too. My favorite thing about this book as a parent is that it is fun to read out loud, so I don't mind reading it numerous times.. days. It's a great modern version of the old classic with a more with-it cinderella and Prince Charming, done in rhyming verses. The characters are multi-cultural too. My favorite thing about this book as a parent is that it is fun to read out loud, so I don't mind reading it numerous times.. Modern Twist on an Old Tale This is a great example of tweeking an old fairytale for today's kids to enjoy. I heard this book read aloud at a literary contest for elementary students and was impressed with the content and readibility. The students in the audience laughed out loud during the reading.. Ruth Ann Montecinos said Excellent updated version. This is a wonderful up-to-date, inter-city version of the classic Cinderella. It is written in poetry-style, in a humorous way. The illustrations are done in a rough childlike way. It is very funny and a really fresh view of the classic.