In Ireland, in the old times, there lived a lad named Becan. Although the rest of him was small, Becan's feet were big enough to splash a puddle dry. Yet his worries were few enough until his wicked stepmother and stepsisters moved in and banished him to the fields.
With the help of a magical bull, Becan defeats a giant, slays a dragon and rescues a princess. But before the princess can thank him, Becan disappears, leaving only one of his enormous boots behind. The princess scours the Irish countryside looking for the owner of the gigantic boot. Can you guess what happens next?
This unusual twist on the universally loved Cinderella tale stars a young lad who, much like his female counterpart, overcomes great obstacles to find true love. Several cultures around the world have male Cinderella stories, and Shirley Climo's spirited retelling of the Irish version, combined with Loretta Krupinski's enchanting illustrations, bring the adventures of this extraordinary hero to life.
