Cendrillon

By Robert D. San Souci

Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

Award

Americas Award Honorable Mention

Genre: Fairy Tale

A fantasy story that has been retold through generations and in many different cultures

Selection Summary:

This Cinderella story is narrated by Cendrillon’s godmother, who has a

magic wand. She and Cendrillon go to the ball, but when the princely Paul

later arrives with the slipper, Cendrillon refuses a magical change back into her beautiful clothes. Paul loves her for herself, and they wed.

Key Concept:

The Cinderella Story

Key Vocabulary

Crossly

Elegant

Godmother

Orphan

Peasant

Proud

Crossly- (adverb) in a grumpy way

The donkey was staring crossly at the horse that was eating his oats.

Elegant- (adjective) marked by good taste; graceful

A kind fairy godmother changed Cendrillon into an elegant princess.

Godmother- (noun) a woman who acts as a child’s parent

The woman I worked for became very sick, so she asked me to be the godmother of her daughter.

Orphan- (noun) a child whose parents are dead

The young boy became an orphan when his parents died in an accident.

Peasant- (adjective) relating to a poor farm worker

The peasant worked hard when planting seeds in the field.

Proud- (adjective) thinking too highly of oneself

It was easy to see that the proud man thought he was the best at everything!

Now let’s take a look at some of the reading skills we will

practice as we read Cendrillon…

Reading Strategy: Question

This version of the Cinderella story takes place on the island of Martinique, located

in the Caribbean Sea. As you read, think of questions to ask about how the setting

affects the story.

Comprehension Skill Focus: Compare and Contrast

You can use a Venn Diagram to tell how two characters are alike and

different.

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