The timeless fairy tale of kindness and transformation.
Caldecott Medal. ( )

Colección de cuentos infantiles Libro CD, Grupo Milenio

1994 Eduard

Brown translates, adapts, and illustrates the classic fairytale from Charles Perrault, who himself adapted fairy tales in the 17th century. Brown's version highlights Cinderella's kindness and perseverance, as well as her willingness to forgive her stepsisters. The illustrations are light and airy, giving the story a sense of joy and whimsy. I like Brown's prose style, which flows easily for reading aloud while including some older figures of speech. C is undiscriminating when it comes to fairy tales but seems to gravitate toward this version and we read it often.

The classic story of love and magic leading from rags to riches is known in Western culture by the title of 'Cinderella.' This version, created by Charles Perrault in the 17th century, is the basis for the fairy tale as we know it well today.
The Author
Most of us are familiar with some version of a folktale, fairy tale, or legend telling the story of a poor, mistreated stepdaughter who finds love and happiness with a handsome prince. There are different versions from cultures around the world, but many of the specific details we recognize in the Western version of the Cinderella tale come from the story as told by French author Charles Perrault.