Cinderella Stories Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave Retold by Marianna Mayer Illustrated by Kinuko Y. Craft    Interesting new children's books based on traditional tales made me realize you can begin a casual course in comparative literature and art with children as young as six. In the past year I have seen at least four new children's picture book versions of the Russian folktale of Baba Yaga. Baba Yaga is the famous Russian witch who lives in a hut with chicken legs and loves to eat children. In this book, my favorite new traditional version, Mayer honors magic, mystery, and words in telling this tale of Vasilisa, a Russian Cinderella, who faces the impossible with pluck, courage, and creativity. Craft's detailed illustrations give us a horrid Baba Yaga for young girls to detest and a glowing, romantic Vasilisa for them to adore. 1994, Morrow, Ages 4 to 9, $16.00 and $15.93. Reviewer: Susie Wilde ISBN: 0-688-08500-8 ISBN: 0-688-08501-6 Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella Tony Johnston Illustrations by James Warhola    This Cinderella story with Bigfoot creatures is set in an old-growth forest. Rrrrrella (so-called because the sisters roar Ella, her real name) is strong, "with feet like log canoes," while the stepsisters are "puny little things with dinky feet." True to tradition, Rrrrrella is kind and befriends a hungry grizzly bear who later rescues her ("Me your beary godfather.") He magically mats and tangles her fur so she can go to the fun-fest thrown by the Bigfoot prince. For some reason all the characters speak truncated English… "No pick flowers!" and "Where my stinking beauty go?" The illustrations depict the Bigfoot creatures as brown-haired, except for Rrrrrella who is blond and the stepmother who is gray. All have big noses, and of course, big feet. The humor is heavy-footed, although children may enjoy comparing this with other versions of the tale. There is also a glossary of forest terms and an environmental message that sits rather uneasily with the fantasy. 1998, Putnam, Ages 7 to 10, $15.99. Reviewer: Linnea Hendrickson ISBN: 0-399-23021-1 Bubba the Cowboy Prince Helen Ketteman Illustrated by James Warhola    The premise isn't original, but the execution and artwork certainly are. Bubba is a ranch hand, with two dimwitted, lazy stepbrothers. When Miz Lurleen, a rich rancher from down the road, throws a ball, of course Bubba doesn't have the proper clothes. He is rescued by a fairy godcow, who turns one of the longhorns into a white stallion and Bubba's threads into a fabulous Stetson and crisp jeans. At midnight, Bubba loses his cowboy boot, but eventually Miz Lurleen finds Bubba and they ride off into the sunset. The text is full of outrageous Texas-size sayings, such as "darker than a black bull at midnight" and "another ten dollar Stetson on a five cent head." The paintings are brightly colored and fanciful, with wonderful perplexed expressions on the rest of the cattle when the fairy godcow shows up. Great fun and a wonderful twist on the Cinderella story. 1997, Scholastic, Ages 4 to 8, $15.95. Reviewer: Dr. Judy Rowen ISBN: 0-590-25506-1 Cendrillon Robert D. San Souci Illustrations by Brian Pinkney    This Cinderella tale is told by the godmother, a Caribbean washerwoman, who loves a lonely little drudge and helps her prepare for a magical night at a rich man's party. Author Robert D. San Souci and artist Brian Pinkney, creators of the critically acclaimed Sukey and the Mermaid, team up again to bring young readers a well-researched Creole folktale with arresting scratchboard illustrations. 1998, Simon and Schuster, Ages 5 to 9, $16.00. Reviewer: Mary Quattlebaum ISBN: 0-689-80668-X Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella Sheila Hebert Collins Illustrated by Patrick Soper    No "bibbity-bobbity-boos" for the fairy marraine of this Cinderella tale: she turns crawfish into horses and a crab into a coachman, all the while invoking Cajun sausage and chanting "poosh, poosh, poosh." This is not one of the many folk versions that have evolved in the South; rather it is Collins' open attempt to marry Cajun culture and language to the popular vision of Cinderella. French phrases sprinkle the text, and although they are defined on the bottom of each page, the effect is still confusing and contrived. Soper's vivid blue and green toned illustrations convey an appealing mixture of fairy tale and down-home New Orleans flavor (for example, the ferryboat that carries Cendrillon's coach across the river), even if Cendrillon herself is barely recognizable from one page to the next. With so many other Cinderella adaptations available, this one is hardly essential, but fans of Cajun culture and language may find it appealing. 1998, Pelican, Ages 4 up, $14.95. Reviewer: Kathleen Kelly ISBN: 1-56554-326-2 Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter Adeline Yen Mah    I've never read a variation of Cinderella that has more cruelty than Adeline Yen Mah's memoir. The author of the adult best-selling memoir Falling Leaves, has four older siblings who won't forgive her when her mother dies at her birth. When her uncaring father remarries, her siblings, stepsiblings, and stepmother torment her for over a decade. Mah suffers emotional and physical abuses, separation from the people who love her, and, is even left to face hostile Communists when her stepmother deserts her in a convent boarding school. Through it all she maintains high academic performance, hides her background from peers, and keeps her pride and self respect. Mah quotes Mother Teresa and eloquently sums up the core of all Cinderellas--"loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted are the greatest poverty." This theme, central to many women's lives, may be why so many female authors return to wondering and reinventing a Cinderella who has a stronger personality with a more satisfying happily ever after. 1999, Delacorte, Ages 12 up, $16.95. Reviewer: Susie Wilde ISBN: 0-385-32707-2 Cinder Edna Ellen Jackson Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley    Cinderella, the fairy tale with the greatest number of versions, has a new incarnation in this book. Cinder Edna is Cinderella's next door neighbor. This strong resourceful girl doesn't believe in a fairy godmother, has earned money to put a dress on layaway, and knows her comfortable loafers are great for dancing. In a double ceremony she marries the prince's younger brother Rupert, laughs, jokes and plays duets on the accordion and concertina and lives more happily ever after than her beautiful, but bored neighbor, Cinderella. 1994, Lothrop, Ages 5 up, $15.00 and $15.93. Reviewer: Susie Wilde ISBN: 0-688-12322-8 ISBN: 0-688-12323-6 Cinderella Charles Perrault Illustrated by Édith Baudrand    One of the most beloved and well known fairy tales, Cinderella has taught generations about the true meaning of beauty (that it comes from within) and the ultimate rewards that come from being unconditionally kind. This easy to follow version of the timeless tale offers younger readers an introduction to these important lessons in a language that they can easily comprehend. The illustrations are colorful and captivating but not overwhelming, which suits the text and the audience perfectly. 1999, Abbeville Kids, Ages 3 to 6, $6.95. Reviewer: Trina Heidt ISBN: 0-7892-0512-2 Cinderella William Wegman    Recently it seems that our most loved fairy tales have experienced a rebirth, from original tales with stunning illustrations, to a retelling from the perspectives of the other characters involved. In Wegman's books, he holds true to the basic tales we all remember from our childhood, with a little sugar coating added to the endings. His tales however, command your attention because of his remarkable photographs. Most of them are full-page color, with detailed backgrounds. Wegman uses a special photographic technique involving 20 x 24 inch Polaroids. The surprise for readers is his use of dogs, Wegman's weimaraners to portray the characters in the stories. While the text is for the more advanced reader, it's never too early for children to expand their vocabularies. 1993, Hyperion, Ages 4 up, $16.95. Reviewer: Mary Sue Preissner ISBN: 1-56282-348-5 Cinderella Compiled by Judy Sierra    Of the hundreds of versions of Cinderella extant, Judy Sierra, a folklorist, chooses 25 for her collection. From the more familiar European variations to the less well-known tales from Africa, the Mid-East and Far East, the reader is impressed with the cultural symbols that mark each version. This is an invaluable teacher resource with accompanying background notes and activities for the classroom. Judy's essay about Cinderella and its hold on the imagination of children throughout time is worth the price of the book. A good read-aloud for parents. 1992, Oryx, Ages Adult, $??. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman ISBN: 0-89774-727-5 Cinderella Charles Perrault Retold by Amy Erlich Illustrated by Susan Jeffers    This timeless story tells of the young girl who is mistreated by her step mother and step sisters. Eventually goodness triumphs and Cinderella's fairy godmother helps her go to the ball where she meets the charming prince. She runs away, he finds her, and they live happily ever after. This is an easy to read version of the story with beautiful pastel colored illustrations. 1985, Dial Book for Young Readers, Ages 6 to 8, $16.99. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot ISBN: 0-8037-0205-1 Cinderella 2000 Mavis Jukes    A new year, a new century, a new millennium! Ashley Ella prepares to count down in misery in Cinderella 2000. How can she trip the night fantastic with cool-guy Trevor when her life is plagued by a goofy stepmother and two prying stepsisters? With the help of an unexpected godmother and a sleek little cell phone, Ashley is able to step out in style. This novel sparkles with a little magic and a lot of contemporary humor. 1999, Delacorte, Ages 11 up, $8.95. Reviewer: Mary Quattlebaum ISBN: 0-3853-2711-0 Cinderella: A Fairy Tale Charles Perrault Illustrated by Loek Koopmans Translated by Anthea Bell    It was Charles Perrault who, as the book jacket points out, compiled the collection of fairytales that included Cinderella, Bluebeard, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, and The Sleeping Beauty. This is a translation from the French, which has attempted to retain the essence of the original while making the classic story of the lovely and virtuous Cinderella accessible to the readers of today. The story of the harsh treatment of Cinderella by her cruel stepmother and hateful stepsisters is familiar. In this version, Cinderella leaves the ball at a quarter to twelve. It is when she attends a second ball that she forgets the promise she made to her fairy godmother. Cinderella dances the whole night away with the prince until the clock strikes twelve. When her secret is found out, Cinderella's stepsisters beg for forgiveness and she is able to totally forgive them. 1999, North-South Books, Ages 4 to 8, $15.95. Reviewer: Carolyn Mott Ford ISBN: 0-7358-1051-6 Cinderella's Rat Susan Meddaugh    As the rat says, "Life is full of surprises." He and his sister were caught in a trap, when suddenly he is released and turned into a coachman charged with taking Cinderella to the ball. While Cinderella is having fun, he heads for the kitchen. As the tale progresses it gets more complex. His sister is turned into a girl--but not quite what one would expect and like many fairy tales this one has a happy ending that also provides a laugh! Good fun that will be especially enjoyable for kids who are familiar with the Cinderella story. 1997, Houghton Mifflin, Ages 4 to 9, $15.00. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot ISBN: 0-395-86833-5 Cinderhazel: The Cinderella of Halloween Deborah Nourse Lattimore    Another time and another place, but the story is still the same. Instead of Cinderella, we have Cinderhazel. Cinderhazel loves dirt. In fact, that is how she got her name. Cinderhazel's stepsisters are so disgusted with her that they won't let her go with them to the Witches' Halloween Ball. Predictably, Cinderhazel's witch godmother appears and makes the broom she broke into a vacuum cleaner. Off she flies into the night to the ball where she finds Prince Alarming who turns out to be her prince charming. Prince Alarming loves dirt just as much as Cinderhazel does and they live filthily ever after. 1997, The Blue Sky Press, Ages 8 up, $13.95. Reviewer: Anne Hale ISBN: 0-590-20232-4 Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale Pamela Duncan Edwards Illustrated by Henry Cole    Dressed in dingy or dazzling duds, it's Dinorella! When Fairydactyl dresses Dinorella, she is more dazzling than her dismal, disdainful sisters. When a demon tries to carry off the Duke, a damsel defends him with her dazzling dinosaur diamond. Who Did It? This delightful discovery will definitely be included in your class's daily diaries. A delicious alliterative version of Cinderella. Aren't you dying to read it? 1997, Hyperion, Ages 6 to 10, $15.95 and $15.89. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman ISBN: 0-7868-0309-6 ISBN: 0-7868-2249-X The Egyptian Cinderella Shirley Climo Illustrations by Ruth Heller    In this clever retelling of an ancient Egyptian tale, a Greek slave girl named Rhodopis receives a pair of rose-red slippers from her kindly old master. When a falcon swoops down and soars away with one of the beautiful shoes, she becomes heartbroken. Unbeknownst to her, the falcon delivers her slipper to the great Pharaoh himself, who sets out on a journey to find the slipper's owner. When he locates Rhodopis, he falls in love and makes her his wife and beloved queen. Both adults and children will enjoy this book's eloquent prose and exquisite illustrations. 1992, HarperCollins, Ages All, $15.00, $14.89 and $5.95. Reviewer: Debra Briatico ISBN: 0-690-04822-X ISBN: 0-690-04824-6 ISBN: 0-06-443279-3 Fay's Fairytales: Cinderella William Wegman    This book is illustrated with deadpan weimaraners in the lead roles, and is a mini-version of Wegman's 1993 Cinderella that is based more or less on the happy-ending version of the original Perrault tale. Posed in ornate court dress, the dogs disconcertingly have human hands and look resigned to their work. The original large-size version is here reproduced in smaller size with truncated text, eliminating some of the ornate language, but resulting in a crisper story. Almost all the photographs from the first edition are included, but the bright colors of the originals are here somewhat murky and dark in comparison. If you want Cinderella, stick with more traditional versions illustrated by Santini, Brown, LeCain, Galdone, or Jeffers; but if it's a quirky and humorous variation you seek, this fits. It is part of the "Fay's Fairy Tales" series. 1999 (orig. 1993), Hyperion, Ages 6 up, $9.99. Reviewer: Susan Hepler ISBN: 0-7868-0550-1 ISBN: 1-56282-348-5 ISBN: 1-56282-349-3 The Glass Slipper Eleanor Farjeon    In 1955, Eleanor Farjeon extended Cinderella into a full-length novel. The wimpy father is a man unable to take action but loves his beautiful daughter. The stepmother is appropriately nasty as are her vapid daughters. Ella is sweet, talented and willing to make the best of an intolerable situation. At the Ball, the meeting between the Prince and the Princess of Nowhere, aka Ella, is filled with sweet awkwardness as they get acquainted. The characters are fleshed out and the story becomes fresh and original. Farjeon's use of language is choice! 1995 (orig. 1981), Harper Trophy/Harper Raine, Ages 8 to 12, $11.95 and $11.89. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman ISBN: 0-397-32180-5 ISBN: 0-397-32181-3 The Golden Sandal Rebecca Hickox Illustrations by Will Hillenbrand    Maha's father is a fisherman and must be away for long periods. Maha wishes for a stepmother and stepsister to keep her company and to help her. When Maha's wish comes true, and her father marries again, Maha is delighted. Her delight ends when the stepmother becomes jealous of her and makes her do all the work, and feeds her only dried dates. Maha's unlikely rescuer is the red fish that she throws back into the water. This is another Cinderella tale but with differences that make it unique to the country of Iraq. This is an excellent addition for teaching origin of this genre, as well as teaching about other countries. It is a delightful story just for sharing, but can also be used in instruction during multicultural units. 1998, Holiday House, Ages 5 to 12, $15.95. Reviewer: Joyce Rice ISBN: 0-8234-1331-4 The Irish Cinderlad Retold by Shirley Climo Illustrated by Loretta Krupinski    This "Cinderella" variant has readers cheering for the cowherd, Becan. On the Day of the Dragon, the King's daughter is to be sacrificed: only Becan is brave enough to tackle the fearsome Serpent and save Princess Finola. She tries to thank him but grabs his boot as he pulls away. Now she must find him. His mean stepsisters call him "Bigfoot" and know the boot will never fit. What a surprise they are in for! 1996, HarperCollins, Ages 6 to 10, $15.95. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman ISBN: 0-06-024396-1 ISBN: 0-06-024397-X Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella Adapted by Reinhart Coburn with Tzexa Cherta Lee Illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien    There are no surprises in the telling of this familiar story. The beauty is in the language and the art, which depict the clothing and life-style of the Hmong people. Each spread contains a full-page illustration with the text on the opposing page, enclosed in a border design that incorporates a small inset illustration. A true delight for the eyes, and a good story of a young woman who prevails over hardship and injustice. A great choice for libraries and classrooms (English, Hmong, and Spanish versions, plus a teachers guide for $9.95.). 1996, Shen, Ages 5 to 10, $15.95. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot ISBN: 1-885008-01-5 Just Ella Margaret Peterson Haddix    Margaret Peterson Haddix has crafted an intriguing realistic Cinderella type tale in Just Ella. No fairy godmother, no magic, just a girl whose dream to marry Prince Charming is almost realized. Ella is whisked away to the castle to learn how to be "princess." Soon bored with royal ritual, she discovers that a prince with good looks only, can't satisfy her intellectually or emotionally. She wants "out." When Ella breaks the news to him, he's speechless. No one has dared to defy him. He figures she'll come to her senses when she spends a night in the dungeon. Ha! He doesn't know Ella. With no fairy godmother to rescue her, she's got to forge her own destiny. This feisty heroine will not be denied, but she does need a bit of luck! 1999, Simon & Schuster, Ages 10 to 14, $17.00. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman ISBN: 0-689-82186-7 Kongi and Potgi: A Cinderella Story from Korea Adapted by Oki S. Han and Stephanie Haboush Plunkett Illustrated by Oki S. Han    Detailed watercolor illustrations enhance the story of a little girl whose life becomes difficult after her dad remarries. Korean traditions unfold as she deals with having to do chores for her stepmother. Exciting news of a great party for the prince who is seeking a bride reaches Kongi, and she hopes to go. As the Cinderella story from Korea unfolds readers will enjoy this variation on a familiar tale. The book also contains a page full of facts about Korean culture. 1996, Dial Books for Young Readers, Ages 7 to 10, $14.99 and $14.89. Reviewer: Mary Clayton Rowen ISBN: 0-8037-1571-4 ISBN: 0-8037-1572-2 The Korean Cinderella Shirley Climo Illustrations by Ruth Heller    Pear Blossom, a lovely Korean girl, is treated like a slave by her jealous stepmother and stepsister and forced to perform impossible tasks. With the help of magical creatures, tokgabis, Pear Blossom finishes all of her tasks just in time to see the prince in a procession. He sees the beautiful young lady lose her sandal and vows to marry the girl who wears the matching shoe. This masterfully retold version of Cinderella presents real Korean customs and includes dramatic, brightly colored illustrations. 1993, HarperCollins, Ages 4 to 8, $15.00 and $14.89. Reviewer: Debra Briatico ISBN: 0-06-020432-X ISBN: 0-06-020433-8 Little Sister and the Month Brothers Beatrice Schenk De Regniers Illustrated by Margaret Tomes    Here is a new paperback reprint of what should be a classic, if it isn't already. A twist on the Cinderella story--it's not a prince, but an honest farmer--and the man doesn't rescue Little Sister, he just saves her from loneliness and boredom. It's always nice to see an old favorite reprinted for a new generation. The drawings are captioned, and that's where the politically correct might have a problem. The farmer says, "Will you marry me?" and Little Sister says, "Yes." They've apparently never met before. But to object to that is petty--after all, it's just a minor part of a good story. 1994 (orig. 1976), Mulberry, Ages 4 to 8, $4.95 and $13.93. Reviewer: Judy Silverman ISBN: 0-688-13633-8 ISBN: 0-688-05293-2 Looking for Cinderella Charlotte Dematons Translated and adapted by Leigh Sauerwein    One fine spring Saturday, Hilda notices that the vanes of the old abandoned windmill have begun turning once again, and in a most peculiar way. When she sets off to investigate, she meets up with a succession of notable fairy-tale heroes and villains, and she herself is mistaken for Cinderella. In order to prove her identity, Hilda decides to find Cinderella for herself. Determinedly, she avoids the clutches of the wicked witch, a giant, and it is Cinderella herself who helps Hilda find her way home. Readers will delight in spotting the different fairy tale characters that populate the lush illustrations of the book. 1996, Front Street, Ages 7 up, $15.95. Reviewer: Wendy Keen ISBN: 1-886910-13-8 Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale John Steptoe    This African tale from Zimbabwe evokes the Cinderella story in its portrayal of Mufaro's daughters, Manyara and Nyasha, who are summoned before a king looking for a suitable wife. The scheming, selfish Manyara plots to appear first at the palace, while her considerate, loving sister takes time on the journey to care for hungry and elderly people. Manyara's haste does not work to her benefit and eventually causes her undoing. The colorful and richly textured illustrations are breath-taking and help make this picture book a favorite among children and adults. 1987, Lothrop Lee Shepard, Ages All, $16.00 and $15.93 and $18.95 (big book). Reviewer: Debra Briatico ISBN: 0-688-04045-4 ISBN: 0-688-04046-2 ISBN: 0-688-12935-8 The Persian Cinderella Shirley Climo Illustrated by Robert Florczak    Early in my life, I became hooked on fairy tales. All I had to hear was "Once Upon a Time" and a tale owned me. I've spent many adult years wondering about the archetypes I accepted so easily as a child. The first book I remember is Cinderella, but on reflection, Cinderella is the least appealing heroine. And yet, she is known all over the world. Donna Norton says that scholars have identified more than 900 versions of the Cinderella story worldwide. Cinderella still endures. Shirley Climo contributes her fourth well-written Cinderella picture book. The Middle Eastern figure, Settareh, purchases a cracked bottle from the bazaar and finds it's filled with a pari (fairy). The story is familiar in plot and symbol, but it's fun to note differences. Illustrator Robert Florczak has done his homework. He shows the architecture, customs, and costumes of the place and era with a rich palette of colors. 1999, HarperCollins, Ages 5 to 9, $15.95. Reviewer: Susie Wilde ISBN: 0-06-026763-1 Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella Alan Schroeder Illustrated by Brad Sneed    "Now lis'en while I tell you a tale 'bout Rose, a sweet I'il thing, always lookin' out for others and takin' care of sick critters, and the like. She and her trapper pa lived smack in the heart o' the Smoky Mountains. Before the huckleberries was fit for pickin', the trapper got himself hitched for the second time. That's when the trouble started a-brewin'." This is an Appalachian Cinderella story that just tumbles off the tongue. What a difference the setting makes for the symbols: a muskmelon is the "wagon," the fairy godmother is a hog, etc. Enjoy the language and the unique perspectives of the illustrations. 1997, Dial, Ages 7 to 11, $14.99 and 14.89. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman ISBN: 0-8037-1733-4 ISBN: 0-8037-1734-2 Sootface: An Objibwa Cinderella Story Robert D. San Souci    One of the strongest retelling voices in America, Robert San Souci recounts Sootface: An Objibwa Cinderella Story. Mistreated by her sisters, burned and singed by the cook fire, Sootface dreams of a better life. Dreaming gives her true vision to see and marry the invisible warrior whom every woman desires. 1994, Doubleday, Ages 5 to 9, $16.95. Reviewer: Susie Wilde ISBN: 0-385-31202-4 The Turkey Girl: A Zuni Cinderella Story Retold by Penny Pollock Illustrated by Ed Young    In this version of the Cinderella story, the setting is Zuni Pueblo of the American Southwest, rather than Europe, and the fairy godmother is a herd of turkeys, who took pity on the poor girl that faithfully tended them. When Zuni laments not being able to attend the harvest festival and dance, the turkeys help her clean up and provide lovely clothing and jewelry. They ask only that she return by evening. Her failure to keep her promise explains why wild turkeys now live apart from humans. The large, muted, pastel and oil crayon illustrations help give the book a magical, dreamlike quality. An author's note on the tale's source is included. 1996, Little Brown, Ages 5 to 12, $16.95. Reviewer: Gisela Jernigan ISBN: 0-316-71314-7 Walt Disney's Cinderella Adaptation by Emily Stewart    Jaq, one of "Cinderelly's" mice friends, is the narrator of this "Disney Chapters" book about Cinderella for young readers. In the story, Jaq relates how he helped Cinderella outwit her cruel stepmother and stepsisters to live happily ever after with the prince. Unfortunately, even a cute mouse like Jaq cannot carry the day to make this story interesting and enjoyable. It is characterized by average prose and a weak story line. Diehard Cinderella fans may look twice at this book, but I doubt it will sustain much abiding interest for readers. 1998, Disney Press, Ages 5 to 8, $3.99. Reviewer: Jeanne K. Pettenati ISBN: 0-7868-4295-4 The Way Meat Loves Salt: A Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition Nina Jaffe Illustrated by Louise August    When Mireleh, the youngest daughter, tells her father she loves him as meat loves salt, she is banished from her father's home. This begins her journey that tests her courage and resiliency. Eventually her father learns that she paid him a great compliment. 1998, Holt, Ages 8 to 12, $15.95. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman ISBN: 0-8050-4384-5 Wishbones Barbara Ker Wilson Illustrated by Meilo So    This is a picture book version of the Chinese Cinderella. The title refers to the magic fish who is cruelly killed by Yeh Hsien's stepmother but the girl discovers that those bones will grant her every wish. The illustrations depict the text yet provide room for children's imagination. This is a good version for primary grades. 1993, Bradbury, Ages 5 to 8, $14.95. Reviewer: Jan Lieberman ISBN: 0-02-793125-0 To stay up to date on new books by these author, consider subscribing to The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database. For your free trial, click here. added 12/13/03