Cinderella

The colours very much evoke the era when this book was published: the mid-1950s. But, while not necessarily being my favourite decorating hues, the few chosen (blended occasionally to add shading and complexity), do a wonderful job of illustrating this tale in high yet minimalist style. Marcia Brown is an incredible artist -- *not* because she does photorealism, as is fashionable today -- but because of the immense economy of her pictures, her every stroke and line and daub of colour. She is a suggestive, impressionistic artist with finesse and dash. I *love* her pictures. Charmingly, she uses colour and ink squiggles to delineate: jagged squares of colour with a few downward lines to suggest a shiny floor; a few squiggles of ink in a white rectangular gap to evoke a door; elongated swags of colour to suggest figures seen in a mirror or through a doorway. She is quite audacious. And yet everything you want is there. I would only question the fact that, though the admirable text describes a diamond circlet, the illustration for that point in the story shows the stepsisters dressed the same, wearing the same fan headdresses with streaming ribbons. Where is the circlet? Otherwise, this is a refreshingly spontaneous and artistic interpretation, both in the writing and in the pastels, of a classic tale.

Got for great granddaughter’s third birthday, trust she likes it. I tend to stay away from the Disney versions if possible but did send Disney Cinderella pjs along with the book!

This book has been a favorite of teachers everywhere for years. the pictures and the presentation are excellent. It is one of the classic tales read to children everywhere.

It's quite overrated. While I have read many versions of Cinderella. My fave is the Brothers Grimm where the evil stepsisters took on a really bad fate. This version is suited for kids. While I just love that this earned a Caldecott Honor/Award. The dust jacket is a bit problematic but not as bad that the book needs to be returned. It is just the lousy packaging here.

This is wonderfully illustrated! The classic story that all children should have the privilege of reading.

Great translation of the story with beautiful graphics! I enjoy this version more so than the Disney version, it was a must add for my daughter's collection!

This book will not disappoint! It is beautifully illustrated and is an excellent gift for that special little girl to read and cherish for years.

Purchased for my classroom. Children loved the books. They were at a level east for all students to read and enjoy.

Easy language for kids to keep reading

Perfect item. Perfect transaction.