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Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella

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I checked this book out of the library for my 4-year-old, who is in love with fairy tale princesses. The story entranced us on two different levels.

My daughter loved the new twist on the Cinderella story. She fell back on her bed and laughed hysterically at the craziness of a prince looking for a girl with big feet, matted fur, and a stench. "Where my stinking beauty go?" the prince bellows after Cinderrrrrella disappears. My daughter loved hearing the growly, "me Tarzan, you Jane" dialogue and was charmed and delighted that one of her favorite stories should be told in such a fresh, imaginative way.

I also was very entertained by the story, and I doubly appreciated it because of the environmental lesson contained within. The story mentions aspects of the Pacific northwest that I rarely see in books--Douglas fir, banana slugs, old-growth stands, Bigfoot, etc.--and allowed me to rekindle memories of walks through the magnificent forests of Northern California. (A glossary of 9 words/phrases appears in the front of the book for those who are not familiar with the enviromental terms used.) I highly recommend this book as a humorous, enchanting, and educational tale.

As a substitute school librarian, I've taken this one with me wherever I go. It's an instant lesson in point-of-view, compare-and-contrast, and social variation. ("What is important about the traditional Cinderella?" [tiny feet, grace & elegance] "What is important in the bigfoot society?" [big feet, natural state, strength, generosity]) Reading it aloud, I get to use bigfoot voices. And the puns, similes, and other wordplay are inspired! Children enjoy the playful attitude and understand the deeper meanings.

As a teacher, I found this book a great read. It can be used to teach about forests and the environment as well as fairy tales. The unusual speech patterns of the characters provide a special flavor to this timeless tale.

Have you ever read a great book? Well, I have. It's called Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella. Tony Johnston made this book very entertaining. The illustrations were fantastic and went with the book. Who is the illustrator you ask? It's James Warhola.

The story was about a Bigfoot named Ella. She had a rude stepmother and two rude stepsisters. They made her do everything. One example of this is when she had to catch fish. They roared so much, they called her rrrrrella.

They made her stay home while they went to the fun-fest. But, luckily she was able to go to the fun-fest because of her beary godfather. It's like Cinderella because Cinderella had a fairy godmother. The stepmother kicked the prince. I thought that was very rude.

The illustrations are really good. Also, the illustrations are greatly done with oil or chalk pastel. Also, the story is interesting. It's like Cinderella but in a Bigfoot version. That's what I like, about how Tony Johnston and James Warhola make a great team.

I think this is a great book. Children in kindergarten through second grade will love this book. I found it was a wonderful book. I hope many families will enjoy reading this together. That is why I recommend this book.

I bought this book to use in a 4th grade Cinderella unit. The main story themes are pretty much the same, but there is a "green" twist to almost everything. . Rrrrella is overworked and oppressed by her spoiled step sisters and mean step mother. She is kind, nature loving, huge, stinky, and dirty compared to her more petite and clean step family. The nature loving prince holds a big festival where other Bigfoot come to compete in games. Rrrella must stay behind to fish for her family, but meets her "Beary Godfather," who readies her for the festivities and log rolling event. The Bigfoot female that can roll the prince off a log and into the river will become his bride. As expected, Rrrrella rolls him off the log and they dance and enjoy each others' stinkiness. Rrrella loses her huge wooden clog before running off at midnight. The prince hunts for the Bigfoot with the foot big enough to fit the massive shoe. He finds Rrrrella and they live happily ever after. It's cute and a good choice to contrast with the original. The boys in my class were able to enjoy it without rolling their eyes and the girls were amused. My 3 1/2 year old son thinks it's hilarious as well.

Never knew there were so many versions of Cinderella until I started working in a 3rd grade class that did a project with them. This version is cute. (Actually bought it for my husband to share with our Grandchildren since he is a big Bigfoot fan!

On another art teacher recomendation i have use this for a art project,the children ages 6-9 really enjoyed the story and made some great art out of it.

This book is the most poorly written book I have ever read. The "story" makes no sense, the illustrations are horrid, but most importantly, the book is very badly written. Where was the editor? Instead of donating this book as I usually do with unwanted books, I threw this one in the trash.