Cinderella: A Grimm's Fairy Tale
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What’s inside...
When her widowed father remarries, beautiful Cinderella is left to cook and clean for her cruel stepmother and jealous stepsisters. On the day of the King's dance, Cinderella weeps when she is left behind. Hearing her sobs, her friends the birds bring her a glittering gown and silk slippers so she too can go to the dance. Will Cinderella be recognised? And will the Prince find his true bride? This beautifully imagined adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale is brought to life with Ulrike Haseloff's soft, colourful illustrations. Several pages have been finished with soft sparkles giving the book a magical feel.
Discussion points
How do you think Cinderella felt when her stepsisters were unkind to her? Can you think of a time you felt the same?
What do you think it means to be truly kind like Cinderella?
Why do you think the prince was determined to find the owner of the glass slipper?
Do you think it was fair how Cinderella was treated by her stepfamily? What would you have done differently if you were in their shoes?
What is the most important lesson Cinderella teaches us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the characters’ actions, and relate them to their own experiences.
Discuss the concept of kindness and its impact. Highlight real-life examples of kindness and its benefits, drawing parallels with Cinderella’s behavior and reward in the story.
Prompt your child to think about perseverance by discussing the prince’s effort to find Cinderella, linking it to the importance of not giving up.
Introduce the idea of fairness and justice by talking about Cinderella’s treatment versus her ultimate fortune. Engage in a dialogue about how they believe people should treat each other.
Wrap up the conversation by reflecting on the moral lessons of the story and asking your child how they can apply these lessons in their daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Kindness and compassion
Explanation: Cinderella consistently demonstrates kindness towards others despite facing hardship and mistreatment from her stepsisters and stepmother.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to treat others with kindness even in difficult situations, fostering empathy and understanding in their personal interactions.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: Cinderella shows great strength and perseverance, maintaining hope and positivity despite her circumstances.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to stay resilient and optimistic, no matter the challenges they encounter, promoting a growth mindset.
Example Lesson: The importance of being resourceful
Explanation: Cinderella uses her wits to overcome her obstacles, such as making the best out of her situation to attend the royal ball.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to use creativity and resourcefulness to solve problems and make the most of the resources they have available.
Example Lesson: Justice and reward for virtue
Explanation: Cinderella’s kind nature and good deeds are ultimately recognized and rewarded, leading her to a better situation.
Real-World Application: This lesson can instill the value of integrity and honesty in children, emphasizing that good deeds are often rewarded.