Cinderella

Story is pretty standard . The pictures really tell the story and give it variety. It takes longer to take in the pictures than to read the print on the opposing page. Jeffers' delicate inkstrokes lend a light and airy quality to the story. I would have liked the author to develop all of the characters more. There is little of typical caring for the animals in this story. I missed that because it emphasized Cinderellas isolation from other people, and showed her coping with the lonliness by befriending the animals. She seems more lonely in this tale than in others. Talking to the animals and singing to them displayed the simple joy she had within her that endured despite the bullying she received. This Cinderella is a little less joyous, a little more reserved. There is a tiny red bird that appears on several of the pages, symbolizing such a connection, but it is not mentioned by the author.There is also some subtle cleverness in this Cinderella displayed in the interaction with her sisters which accomplishes what Cinderella wants while letting her mean spirited sisters think they've had their own way. She is sweet, gentle, and kind, but perhaps not as naive as other Cindies.

I got this book for my grandaughters, and almost every saturday night we all curl up on my waterbed and read the book slowly. It has to be read slowly even though everyone know they story, as the pictures are just full of meanings , and you can almost see and hear the fairy godmother's rush to put all the finishing touches on the carriage. The mice turn into large and beautiful horses, and the odd rats and other strange fellows int he garden and household are magically converted into elegant footmen and coachmen. Of course, Cinderella must wait until all is converted to have her own rags bewitched into the lovely gown she will wear herself.My granddaughters love the pictues, even better than the Disney version, and best of all, in keeping with what her own mother taught her, Cinderella not only asks about her step-sisters stoies of the ball. Even in the end Cinderella holds no gradges but encourages her sisters to join in her newfound happiness.An elegant retelling of a classec book and one that my children will enjoy for ever.Karen L. Sad;er

I read this book to my little 4 1/2 year old daughter because I love Jeffers art work and it had great reviews. The story was different from the Disney version, and I actually liked it much better because it shows how people can make mistakes and others can forgive. When I explained to my daughter that it is slightly a different version from what she is used to, she said that did not care it was still a great story. And she paid attention to it through the entire book like I had not seen before with the other Cinderella stories. She also loved the art work on the pages. I highly recommend this book to any little girl who is in to the princesses. - Brett's Wife

Absolutely perfect condition, thank you so much!

I've read this to my 5-year-old granddaughter many times, and neither of us get tired of the story and the beautiful illustrations. I think we'll both be reading this for many years, even when she's 25!

Well told story and beautiful art work! Love Susan Jeffers work

The books came in super condition and were perfect for use as gifts for students in a school ballet production.

This book is wonderful. The pictures are very beautiful.

This is an awesome edition. the illustrations are so beautiful. It is a truly beautiful book to have. A must have for any library.