Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella - Softcover

Johnston, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0439083648 ISBN 13: 9780439083645

Publisher: Scholastic, 1999

Synopsis

children

About this title

About the Author:

Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved children s books. She lives with her family in San Marino, California, where she grew up.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-6-This ultimate reversal of the Cinderella story stars a dashing, nature-loving Bigfoot prince who is "horrendously hairy." Of course, he is as "tall and dark as a Douglas fir" and women long for him. Nearby live a mother and her two puny, furless daughters who not only bathe (ugh!) but also throw rocks at spotted owls. They despise Rrrrrella, their woolly, huge stepsister with feet "like log canoes." When the prince gives the annual fun-fest, Rrrrrella, who is left behind, is helped by her "beary godfather." The rest is history. All of this takes place in the old-growth forest where the Prince protects the environment with his rules, "No pick flower. No pull tree," and protects himself with the last rule, "No kick royal family." The troll-like Bigfoot population lives joyfully among wild animals in a forest paradise. Large, bright paintings in greens, browns, and gold depict the large-nosed, big-toed heroine and her "odoriferous" love interest. All but two crowd scenes can easily be shared with a group. The book can be read alone, aloud, or used for storytelling. It's hilarious fun with a message for all ages.
Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library, Orlando, FL
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0439083648
• ISBN 13: 9780439083645
• Binding: Paperback