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Title: Cinderella; Or, The Little Glass Slipper, and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: Cinderella; or the little glass slipper -- Fanny's telephone order -- The raindrops' new dresses -- Sir Gobble -- What is it? -- John's bright idea -- A sad Thanksgiving party -- Guy and the bee -- A mean boy -- A naughty pumpkin's fate -- Something about fires -- The ice-king's reign -- Malmo, the wounded rat -- Mama's happy Christmas -- Cured of carelessness -- A visit from a prince -- Stringing cranberries -- Christmas in California -- A troublesome call -- Bertie's corn-popper -- Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! -- The dolls and the other dolls -- Why did Mamma change her mind? -- Clara's "funeral" -- The chickadee-dee -- The children's party -- Brave Tomasso -- Tommy Frost sees a bear -- Myself -- Two strange sights -- A cat's instincts -- Dinah's New Year's present -- Night flowers -- The first snow-storm -- Fred's stolen ride -- A Valentine party -- The venturesome rat -- The bears' feast -- Patty-sayings -- Babie's curls -- The red apples -- Bubbles -- A horse who wore snow shoes -- The angry bobolink -- How Hiram spent his shrimp money -- The ant's house -- The foolish pug -- The silhouette party -- The snow birds -- A kind heart -- Towser talks -- Just as she pleased -- The working tools of insects.
Credits: Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger
Summary: "Cinderella; Or, The Little Glass Slipper, and Other Stories" by Anonymous is a collection of children's fairy tales likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This anthology includes the well-known story of Cinderella, alongside various lesser-known tales that appear to engage children's imaginations and impart moral lessons. Central to the title story is the character Cinderella, a sweet, good-natured girl who endures hardships at the hands of her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, ultimately achieving her dreams with the help of a fairy Godmother. The opening of the book begins with Cinderella's story, setting the stage for her unfortunate situation as a mistreated servant in her own home. We learn about her gentle nature contrasted with her haughty family. Cinderella's life changes when she is invited to a royal ball but is initially forbidden to attend. However, through the intervention of her fairy Godmother, she is magically transformed and given the chance to experience joy and beauty at the ball. The narrative builds anticipation as readers see Cinderella's struggles and triumphs unfold, culminating in themes of resilience, kindness, and the belief that goodness will eventually be rewarded. Overall, the beginning effectively captivates readers' interest and introduces key themes of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 1599
Published: Jan 1, 1999
Downloads: 475
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Children's stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cinderella; Or, The Little Glass Slipper, and Other Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: Cinderella; or the little glass slipper -- Fanny's telephone order -- The raindrops' new dresses -- Sir Gobble -- What is it? -- John's bright idea -- A sad Thanksgiving party -- Guy and the bee -- A mean boy -- A naughty pumpkin's fate -- Something about fires -- The ice-king's reign -- Malmo, the wounded rat -- Mama's happy Christmas -- Cured of carelessness -- A visit from a prince -- Stringing cranberries -- Christmas in California -- A troublesome call -- Bertie's corn-popper -- Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! -- The dolls and the other dolls -- Why did Mamma change her mind? -- Clara's "funeral" -- The chickadee-dee -- The children's party -- Brave Tomasso -- Tommy Frost sees a bear -- Myself -- Two strange sights -- A cat's instincts -- Dinah's New Year's present -- Night flowers -- The first snow-storm -- Fred's stolen ride -- A Valentine party -- The venturesome rat -- The bears' feast -- Patty-sayings -- Babie's curls -- The red apples -- Bubbles -- A horse who wore snow shoes -- The angry bobolink -- How Hiram spent his shrimp money -- The ant's house -- The foolish pug -- The silhouette party -- The snow birds -- A kind heart -- Towser talks -- Just as she pleased -- The working tools of insects.
Credits: Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger
Summary: "Cinderella; Or, The Little Glass Slipper, and Other Stories" by Anonymous is a collection of children's fairy tales likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This anthology includes the well-known story of Cinderella, alongside various lesser-known tales that appear to engage children's imaginations and impart moral lessons. Central to the title story is the character Cinderella, a sweet, good-natured girl who endures hardships at the hands of her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, ultimately achieving her dreams with the help of a fairy Godmother. The opening of the book begins with Cinderella's story, setting the stage for her unfortunate situation as a mistreated servant in her own home. We learn about her gentle nature contrasted with her haughty family. Cinderella's life changes when she is invited to a royal ball but is initially forbidden to attend. However, through the intervention of her fairy Godmother, she is magically transformed and given the chance to experience joy and beauty at the ball. The narrative builds anticipation as readers see Cinderella's struggles and triumphs unfold, culminating in themes of resilience, kindness, and the belief that goodness will eventually be rewarded. Overall, the beginning effectively captivates readers' interest and introduces key themes of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 1599
Published: Jan 1, 1999
Downloads: 475
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Children's stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.