Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella

by Sheila Hebert Collins

Book Overview

Children will be captivated by this classic's New Orleans setting and by the vibrant illustrations. As lagniappe (something extra), Cajun-French words and phrases are used throughout the English text. Translations of the French words, along with a pronunciation guide, make this story educational as well as entertaining.

As in Cinderella, Cendrillon is pestered by la belle-m 1/2re (her stepmother) and les belles-soeurs (her stepsisters) but...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565543262
• ISBN13: 9781565543263
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.9" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Enchanting twist on the Cinderella Classic!

This is a truly delightful Cinderella tale told with a bayou/cajun flair. I particularly like the french phrases that are used throughout the book and then translated at the bottom of the pages. I feel it captures so many elements of the New Orleans area while remaining true to the classic storyline. This book is sure to delight adults and children alike!