Cinderella

by Judy Sierra

This is a workbook for teachers grades K-8.

Genres: Cinderella, Folklore, Fiction

184 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Marielle Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cinderella is one of my absolute most favorite fairy tales EVER. The library I work at has many different versions, going all the way from Egypt to China to the Philippines to North America, and not just the female versions but several "Cinderlad" tales as well. This volume stands out among the other story books by the sheer the depth and reach of just how many different versions there are within it! It was interesting to compare and contrast the traditional Cinderella versions with the less common "Princess In Disguise" versions like Donkey-Skin and Cap o' Rushes. The latter I think are definitely due for new interpretations in the twenty-first century with new storybooks and film versions.

Definitely a good read for anyone who loves the Cinderella tale no matter what their age, though I will admit younger children might be a bit bored by the lack of pictures within. The list of books and analysis of the tales at the end are just a nice bonus for older readers as well!

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

3rd time.

It is amazing to me how pervasive the Cinderella tale is and how it has made a home in so many different cultures. Not only does this book work as an excellent collection of the various Cinderella myths but also as a scholarly work that is filled with the research the author did about how these stories were spread and what actually makes a Cinderella tale.

This was a Christmas present to me as i loved this book as a child! It took a while to find a copy that wasn't ridiculously expensive

[CH13_Lisa Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Oryx Multicultural Folktale Series (Cinderella) contain 25 versions of the popular folktale Cinderella. Each version of the Cinderella in this book represents a wide range of cultures and geographical areas, styles and variations. Regardless of the cultural references the themes of each Cinderella story is about a persecuted young girl who in spite of her circumstances emerges victorious.

There are no illustrations in the entire book; however the book does includes notes on each version of the Cinderella story that has interesting information. This book gives a history on the origin of Cinderella as well as other information about Cinderella. There are also activities and resources that teachers can utilize to expand children’s understanding of folklore and particularly the way in which folklore can vary yet remain constant. Teacher can also use this book to activate children knowledge about Cinderella and have them do projects in writing, drama and comparative folklore and literature.


This is a great book to use with children between the ages of nine through fourteen. This is also a great book to have in the classroom as a source of variations on Cinderella if doing a folklore project on Cinderella. One book can be used by 25 students with each student getting their own version of a Cinderella story.

[Robyn Simmons · Rating 3 out of 5]

This text is apart of the Oryx Multicultural Folktale Series. It gives the account of the story of Cinderella from around the world. It is a great resource for teachers to use when refering to the tale of Cinderella. It offers a different perspective on the traditional folktale that everyone adores.