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10/13/11

Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella

Cendrillon : A Caribbean CinderellaTitle: Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella
Author/Illustrator: Robert San Souci and Brian Pinkney
Publisher:   Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Publication Date:  2002
Genre:  Multicultural Picture Book
Audience:  1st-4th grade 
Overview: This Caribbean Cinderella story is told in the view of the godmother.  A poor woman finds a magic wand left by her mother, and uses it to help her goddaughter.  She turns household items into wonderful creations.
Activity: Students will make predictions throughout the story based on their prior knowledge of Cinderella stories.  Students will paint a picture of a Cinderella character and design the background to show her origin.  Using color to show the mood and the feelings of the Cinderella.
Reviewer’s Name:  Emily Pike, VSU student
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