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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China

Book Title: Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China


Author: Ai-Ling Louie

Illustrator: Ed Young


Publisher: Philomel Books


Copyright Date: 1982


Genre: Picturebook: Folktale


Brief Annotation: This Chinese version of Cinderella is said to be at least 1,000 years older than the earliest known Western version of the story. Author Ai-Ling Louie has translated the version of the story that was first told to her by her grandmother. Yeh-Shen (“Cinderella”) is plagued by an unloving stepmother and stepsister. Her only friend is a fish – this version’s fairy godmother. We soon see the true depths of her stepmother’s evil. The story follows with a magical transformation, a festival, some golden slippers, a king and a happily ever after. Oh, and a stoning.


Your Rating (1-5) and why: 3 – This version of the story and its presentation felt more mature and more serious. It felt less like a children’s book. Again, it’s interesting to read another twist on a story that is so familiar and it’s great for comparison purposes. I just personally enjoy a more light-hearted and child-friendly version (story and illustrations) of Cinderella.


Readers who will like this book: I would gear this one towards a little older elementary crowd (given the presentation and some content). Children who know the story of Cinderella may enjoy comparing the versions (it’s easier to see the comparison with this story versus The Irish Cinderlad).


Question to ask about this book before a read aloud: Why do you think there is a Chinese version of the story of Cinderella? (What is a folktale?)


Interest Level (age): 5-8

Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 4-6

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