The Irish Cinderlad

The Irish Cinderlad
Author: Shirley Climo
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2000-01-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064435776

A hero's feats? Ever since he was a baby, Becan's only worry has been his big feet--until his widowed father remarries. His new stepmothr and her three daughters feed him crusts of bread and banish him to work in the fields. So Becan runs away. With the help of his only friend, a magical bull, he defeats a giant, slays a dragon, and rescues a princess. But before she can thank him, Becan disappears, leaving behind him one of his enormous boots. The princess scours the kingdom for the owner of the giant boot. Will Becan's feet give him away? And what will his fate be if they do? Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that is an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella story. Just like his female counterpart, Becan has a mean stepmother and stepsisters. Unlike Cinderella, Becan has large feet and a magical bull for a fairy godmother. He defeats a sword-swinging giant, slays a fire-breathing dragon, and rescues a princess. But before the princess can thank him, he runs off, leaving her with only an enormous boot to aid her in the search for her rescuer. And, as in all Cinderella stories, true love prevails. Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that is an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella story. Just like his female counterpart, Becan has a mean stepmother and stepsisters. Unlike Cinderella, Becan has large feet and a magical bull for a fairy godmother. He defeats a sword-swinging giant, slays a fire-breathing dragon, and rescues a princess. But before the princess can thank him, he runs off, leaving her with only an enormous boot to aid her in the search for her rescuer. And, as in all Cinderella stories, true love prevails.

The Korean Cinderella

The Korean Cinderella
Author: Shirley Climo
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1996-01-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064433978

‘Climo and Heller conflate several Korean variants of Cinderella to offer up the story of Pear Blossom, a lovely girl who is sorely mistreated by her nasty stepmother and stepsister.… At once comfortingly familiar and intriguingly exotic, the text is especially noteworthy for its instructive but unobtrusive incorporation of Korean words.’—Publishers Weekly. ‘Heller’s paintings are exotically lush and colorful as well as engaging.… An agreeable retelling of the Cinderella story.’ —BL. Notable 1994 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)

Abadeha

Abadeha
Author: Myrna de la Paz
Publisher: Shen's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781885008442

In this version of Cinderella, set in the Philippines, Abadeha endures abuse by her stepmother before being helped by the Spirit of the Forest and becoming the bride of the island chieftain's son.

The Persian Cinderella

The Persian Cinderella
Author: Shirley Climo
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2001-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064438538

In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella. Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella stories end, poor Sattareh's troubles are only beginning! The unexpected plot twists will enchant readers as they rediscover the familiar tale in the lush setting of long-ago Persia. Shirley Climo's authentic details bring the story to life, and Robert Florczak's stunning paintings echo the vibrant colors and motifs of an ancient land. 01-02 TX Bluebonnet Award Masterlist

The Egyptian Cinderella

The Egyptian Cinderella
Author: Shirley Climo
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1992-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064432793

In this version of Cinderella set in Egypt in the sixth century B.C., Rhodopes, a slave girl, eventually comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen.

The Orphan

The Orphan
Author: Anthony Manna
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2011-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 037598500X

Once upon a time in Greece, fate left a young girl an orphan. Her stepmother was so hateful that she counted every drop of water the orphan drank! But with the help of Nature's blessings, the orphan was showered with gifts: brilliance from the Sun, beauty from the Moon, gracefulness from the Dawn—and even a tiny pair of blue shoes from the Sea. When the prince comes to visit their village, he only has eyes for the mysterious beauty. Children will love this fanciful folk retelling of the Cinderella story, accompanied by luminous watercolor illustrations by Giselle Potter.

Anklet for a Princess

Anklet for a Princess
Author: Lila Mehta
Publisher: Cinderella
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781885008466

Cinduri, hungry and ragged, is befriended by Godfather Snake, who feeds her delicacies and dresses her in gold cloth and anklets with bells and diamonds, to meet the prince.

Jouanah

Jouanah
Author: Jewell Reinhart Coburn
Publisher: Shen's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781885008411

Despite a cruel stepmother's schemes, Jouanah, a young Hmong girl, finds true love and happiness with the aid of her dead mother's spirit and a pair of special sandals.

The Moonlit Princess

The Moonlit Princess
Author: Sarak Ardestani
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016-04-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781530561889

Magic happens when you help others. Mah stumbles upon this truth by accident when she helps an old lady in need. Her good deed is rewarded by the moon in the form of a special gift, and her entire life turns around. Before that moment, Mah experiences many challenges throughout her childhood. She loses her mother at a young age and lives with her penniless father. Despite her struggles, Mah always manages to stay true to her good nature. Even when her father remarries, and brings an evil step-mother and step-sister into their home, she follows the guidance of her heart. Explore Mah's journey in becoming the Moonlit Princess in this retelling of the Cinderella-like Persian fairy tale, "Mah Pishooni." (Reading level: 2nd - 3rd graders).