Little Gold Star: A Spanish American Cinderella Tale
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Book Overview
Blessed Mary rewards Teresa's good deeds with a shining gold star. Later she punishes Teresa's unkind stepsisters, Isabel and Inez, with hideous horns and donkey's ears that they try to hide under heavy veils But will Teresa outshine her stepsisters at the festival? Robert D. San Souci retells this popular folktale in a lilting narrative that includes all the magic of the beloved Cinderella story and traditional elements from Spanish tales. Luminous watercolors by Sergio Martinez accentuate the beauty and goodness that radiate from Little Gold Star. A Selection of the Junior Library Guild A Selection of Nest Literary Classics
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0688147801
ISBN13:9780688147808
Release Date:September 2000
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:32 Pages
Weight:2.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.5" x 11.3"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
good children's book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
My daughter (9) loves this book. It is a version of the Cinderella story. The story is engaging and the illustrations are fine as well. Rick
Beautiful Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Little Gold Star offers a wonderful blend of story and illustrations from San Souci and Martinez. Little Gold Star is a Spanish American fairy tale similar to Cinderella. However, the role of fairy godmother is filled by Blessed Mary, showing the traditional Catholic influence in this culture. San Souci is always wonderful with words, but Martinez gives the story a serene beauty with his illustrations. The book has a peaceful feeling with its subdued tones. The reader knows the story will end happily and enjoys the journey to the end all the same. I highly recommend this book.
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