The Korean Cinderella

by Shirley Climo

Book Overview

This masterfully retold version of Cinderella presents real Korean customs and includes dramatic, brightly colored illustrations (Children's Literature).

This is an enchanting and magical variant of the favorite fairy tale. Publishers Weekly noted that the text is especially noteworthy for its instructive but unobtrusive incorporation of Korean words. Children's Literature pointed out that it should be noted that all the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006020432X
• ISBN13: 9780060204327
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Love this book!!!

The Korean Cinderella is a superb book! Not only is it an exciting story, but the illustrations are eye-popping! The story line is very similar to the "American" Cinderella version. But the vibrant & enticing pictures transport you to another land! Adults will love reading this book as much as children!

Great story

I really enjoyed this version of Cinderella, I also liked how Climo included a little behind the scenes of the folktale on the back pages. I'm not the biggest fan of the illustrations however, I liked the patterns that were worked onto the pages, but the faces of the characters were sort of weird and disturbing at times, I wasn't drawn into the Pear Blossom's beauty they way I would have liked to have been (as was described in Climo's words)

A Longer Cinderella

This is one of the longest text versions of the Cinderella story I have ever come across. It is a wonderful telling of the tale, and works nicely to illustrate how this tale is part of many cultures the world over. I can't speak to the accuracy of the details of Korean culture, but the artwork is fascinating. Due to length of the story, however, I tend to wonder how well it would hold younger children's attention. It works well, though, for illustrating cultural difference to college students.

A beautifully illustrated book with authentic Korean details

A delightful retelling of a story that is found in many cultures. This book is beautifully illustrated with examples of traditional Korean architecture and clothing.