Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal

A Cinderella story like no other. This captivating folklore picture book delves into the classic tale across various cultures, including Mexico, Korea, Iraq, France, Germany, India, Appalachia, and more. With 17 diverse versions from around the globe, readers will encounter familiar elements like glass slippers and an awful stepmother alongside unique twists such as lentils in the fire and a breadfruit coach. Fleischman is able to maintain a captivating storyline that "preserves the straightforward structure of oral stories" (Galda, 2017), while weaving in a variety of cultural nuances. Readers will also notice how Paschkis thoughtfully uses colors and themes in his illustrators to convey authentic cultural details that beautifully enhances the tale. Two beautiful aspects of this story, conveyed through the illustrations, is the framing around a mother and daughter reading together, as well as a richly colored map highlighting the origins of each story. A fresh take on the classic Cinderella narrative, celebrating its universal appeal and cultural diversity.

Teachers can use this text to:

compare and contrast how stories/tales from different countries
introduce a variety of multicultural themes
showcase how illustrators convey meaning and feelings using a variety of colors, lines, shapes, and other design elements

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Author: Paul Fleischman

Illustrator: Julie Paschkis

Year Published: 2007

Target Age/Grade Level: 5-10 years old

Genre: Folklore, Picturebook

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