Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella

Jan Brett sets her Cinderella story in a snowy Russian winter where one magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her.

Jan travelled to Russia and readers will be in awe of the Ice Palace aglow under a deep blue moonlit sky, exquisite ball gowns on the comely pullets, uniforms with gold braids and buttons on the cockerels, striking Russian architecture transformed into ice in the borders, and a very funny flock of chickens who provide an appealing, original look at this snowy Cinderella. Readers will find these dressed up chickens comical as they pour over the extravagant setting, including a "WOW"-inducing double gatefold of chicken couples whirling around the ballroom. A feast for the eyes sure to become a perennial favorite.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/05/2013
ISBN: 9780399257834
Pages: 1
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.20h x 10.20w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/07/2013
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
School Library Journal 02/01/2014 pg. 117

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 163630 / Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella
Reading Level: 4.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5