Author/Illustrator: RH Disney/Marcia Brown
Genre: Traditional Literature
Awards: 1955 Caldecott Award
Age Level: 4-8 years old
Summary: Throughout the story of Cinderella, the reader sees a theme of perseverance. In this classic fairytale, Cinderella is a young princess who we first see living with her mom and dad. In the beginning of the story, Cinderella's mom passes away and is left with her father who gets remarried to a terribly mean stepmother. Soon after, her father passes away and now Cinderella is left with her old stepmother and two cruel stepsisters. Meanwhile, the King is planning a big ball for his kingdom to find the right princess for his son. Cinderella works hard and makes her own dress out of fabrics and jewels from her own fairy godmother that shows up. Once her stepmother hears word that Cinderella is planning on going, she tries to destroys her chances in making it to the ball. This however, was a worthless effort because Cinderella had her own personal assistants (mice and fairies) to help her on her way. When she arrives at the ball she tries to spend some time with the prince before midnight when her magic would disappear. After spending time with the prince, she realizes its time to rush home leaving her glass shoe behind. This leaves the prince stunned and in wonder of who that amazing girl was. The prince searches the Kingdom and sends his men out to find the women that fits the shoe. Finally after much tribulation, the prince finds Cinderella and they live happily ever after.
I liked the illustrations in this version of the book, Cinderella. The drawings were beautifully intricate and the color looked like watercolor.
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