Discover the power of a magical fairy tale! Buy The Secret of the Tattered Shoes We’re delighted with this wonderful review of The Secret of the Tattered Shoes from Instagram book reviewer Book Bairn! Have a look! View this post on Instagram This fresh interpretation of the Brothers Grimm tale of the twelve princesses is a beautiful depiction of the power of a magical fairy tale. It tells the story of the twelves princesses who…
Recommended reading for your folktale collections! Buy Cinderella of the Nile We love this fantastic review of Cinderella of the Nile that Youth Services Book Review have shared! Read it below. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 What did you like about the book? Retold by the award-winning author Beverley Naidoo, this latest Cinderella edition is based on the earliest-known version of Cinderella. Rhodopis is a Greek girl who is sold into slavery by bandits…
Cinderella of the Nile was picked for Perfect Picture Book Friday Buy Cinderella of the Nile It was so wonderful to see Cinderella of the Nile included as a Perfect Picture Book Friday (PPBF) by Patricia Nozell in Wander, Ponder, Write. Read the lovely review here: Title: Cinderella of the Nile Written by: Beverley Naidoo Illustrated by: Marjan Vafaeian Publisher/date: Tiny Owl Publishing/2018 Suitable for ages: 4-8 or older Themes/Topics: fairy tale; #ReadYourWorld; #OneStoryManyVoices; kindness; love Opening: Long, long ago…
Buy Cinderella of the Nile Read a wonderful review of Cinderella of the Nile, awarding it 4 stars, by Ferelith Hordon for Books for Keeps! The Cinderella story can be found all around the world, often appearing in surprising places. Here Beverley Naidoo looks to Egypt, adapting a story told by Herodotus and bringing in familiar fairytale elements – a bird that is instrumental in bringing “Cinderella” and her prince together, three sisters, not ugly but jealous. This…
Buy Cinderella of the Nile By Meghan Sullivan For as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by the past and its relation to the present. The idea that through stories and art we are connected to people living thousands of years ago is incredible. It was this interest which inspired me to study Classics at university. While reading ancient myths and tales, or studying art, what struck me the most was not how different…