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ISBN: 0060267631

ISBN13: 9780060267636

The Persian Cinderella

Name: A Story of Enchantment
Item: The Persian Cinderella
Rating: 5
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by Shirley Climo

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Book Overview

"A luminescent interpretation. Meticulously researched illustrations faithfully depict the ornate beauty of an ancient land" (Kirkus Reviews).In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular... This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0060267631

ISBN13:9780060267636

Release Date:April 1999

Publisher:HarperCollins

Length:32 Pages

Weight:0.72 lbs.

Dimensions:10.0" x 0.3" x 8.0"

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Asian Children's Children's Books Explore the World Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fantasy Geography & Cultures Literature & Fiction Multicultural Science Fiction & Fantasy

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A Story of Enchantment

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago

I loved this book. And better yet, my 5 year old daughter sat spell-bound, her face inches from the pages, as I read this to her. As I finished the last page, she said, "Let's read it again!" Especially wonderful if, like my daughter, your child is of Iranian heritage. The illustrations are gorgeous and the story magical.

Stunning

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago

The Persian Cinderella is a welcome addition to this classic "rags to riches" tale. Most impressive are Florczak's paintings which absolutely leap off the page (contrary to Mr. March, there are no photographs in this book, Florczak's painings are simply so detailed and lifelike that they are occasionally mistaken for photography). I cannot recommend this book more highly.

Stunning

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago

The Persian Cinderella is a welcome addition to this classic"rags to riches" tale. Most impressive are Florczak's paintings which absolutely leap off the page (...there are no photographs in this book, Florczak's painings are simply so detailed and lifelike that they are occasionally mistaken for photography). I cannot recommend this book more highly. END

A little bit of Scheherazade in Disney's Cinderella

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago

What attracted me most to this book was the clever combination of pictures and paintings. Mr. Florczak seems to have combined Persian models and some photographs, then added his own magic touch to create such beutiful images that are feast for the eyes. As an educator, I know that many people associate Cinderella with Walt Disney--not Brothers Grimm. Ms. Climo shows us the rags to riches of the same characters in different cultures. This one is particulrly fascinating because the story does not end as we are accustomed to presume. Yes the girl gets to see her prince at the New Year party but as we know Scheherazade's stories are filled with twist and turns of events like the designs on a Persian carpet. Ms. Climo's art is to tell the story as a native. Here she is the Scheherazade. The Persian Cinderella is fun for those kids who already know the Disney's version. The story goes beyond the Ball. I liked the Korean Cinderella too. Ms. Climo is as articulate as a Korean grandma and we are little kids too fascinated by the tale to care for a rice cake.I think the Persian Cinderella is a wonderful read, and since it's produced so beautifully, it's a great gift for any kid ages 2 to 92.

A wonderful book for any child.

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago

Lovely Iranian ancient story. A great edition to any child's collection