Resources
Bibliography for Teachers
Alao, Abiodun. Natural Resources and Conflict in Africa: The Tragedy of Endowment (Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora) (Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora). Rochester: University of Rochester Press, 2007.
This author gives a clear look at southern Africa's crops.
"Asia Travel Guides: Things Asian: Asia Travel Site: Things Asian." Asia Travel Guides: Things Asian: Asia Travel Site: Things Asian. http://www.thingsasian.com (accessed July 21, 2009).
This site shows the history of goods coming over the trade route through Iran.
Bearse, Carol. "The Fairy Tale Connection in Children's Stories: Cinderella Meets Sleeping Beauty." The Reading Teacher. http://www.jstor.org (accessed July 13, 2009).
This is a great essay by Bearse.
"China Travel, Culture and Chinese History Articles." China Travel, Culture and Chinese History Articles. http://ChineseArt.com (accessed July 23, 2009).
This site has good information about the types of cave dwellings and their locations in China.
Climo, Shirley. The Persian Cinderella. New York: HarperTrophy, 2001.
One of the three main versions I focused on in the unit. It is beautifully illustrated
"Encyclopedia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia." Encyclopedia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia. http://www.britannica.com (accessed July 21, 2009).
This online version of the encyclopedia is a good source of information about the Alburz Mountains in Iran.
"FarsiNet, Iranian Persian Global eCommunity for Farsi Speaking People, Persian Website, Free Farsi Books, Free Farsi Injil,Persian Iranian Repository - Persian Farsi eCommunity - Persian Muslim Articles - Iranian Muslim Art - Farsi Muslim Poetry - What i." FarsiNet, Iranian Persian Global eCommunity for Farsi Speaking People, Persian Website, Free Farsi Books, Free Farsi Injil,Persian Iranian Repository - Persian Farsi eCommunity - Persian Muslim Articles - Iranian Muslim Art - Farsi Muslim Poetry - What i. http://www.farsinet.com (accessed July 21, 2009).
This site gives an authentic look at the celebrations in Iran.
Hastings, Wally. "Fairrosa Cyber Library of Children's Literature." Fairrosa Cyber Library of Children's Literature. http://fairrosa.info (accessed July 23, 2009).
Wally Hastings quotes folklorist Linda Degh in his article "Fairy Tale Defined."
Hollenbeck, Kathleen M. Teaching with Cinderella stories from around the world: Easy lessons and activities that help kids explore story elements, appreciate different cultures. Chicago: Scholastic Professional Books, 2003.
This professional book provides some creative teaching ideas, as well as helpful background information for 10 Cinderella versions.
Hussain, Zarah. "BBC - Religion." BBC - Homepage. http://bbc.co.uk/religion (accessed July 23, 2009).
Hussain's article, "Islamic Architecture," reveals the workings of a Muslim house.
"Iran Chamber Society." Iran Chamber Society. http://iranchamber.com (accessed July 21, 2009).
This is a detailed description of Iranian marriage festivities.
"Iran Travel Agency| Iran Hotels, Iran Visa, Iran Tours." Iran Travel Agency| Iran Hotels, Iran Visa, Iran Tours. http://irantravelingcenter.com (accessed July 21, 2009).
If you need a history of the Iranian bazaar, this is the site.
Johnson, Bill. "Essays on the Craft of Dramatic Writing!" Essays on the Craft of Dramatic Writing!. http://www.storyispromise.com (accessed July 8, 2009).
After reading lots of poor writing in his job as an editor, Bill Johnson decided to write a "how to" essay.
Northrup, Mary. "Search Book Links." American Library Association. http://cs.ala.org/booklinks/search.cfm (accessed July 8, 2009).
An essay titled "Multicultural Cinderella Stories" in May 2000 (v.9 no.5)
Penzer, N. M.. Poison - Damsels and Other Essays: Folklore and Anthropology. London: Chas. J. Sawyer, 1952.
You will find a description of palanquins on page 229.
Rooth, Anna Birgitta. Cinderella Cycle (Folklore of the World). New York: Arno Press, 1980.
This is actually Rooth's doctoral dissertation.
Sharp, Maxwell. "EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints." EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. http://ezinearticles.com (accessed July 23, 2009).
Look for this article by Sharp: "Freshwater Aquarium Keeping - A Bit of History"
Shoko, Tabona. Karanga Indigenous Religion in Zimbabwe (Vitality of Indigenous Religious Series). Hampshire, England: Ashgate Publishing, 2007.
This book explains the complicated system of witchcraft and spirits in Zimbabwe.
"The Seattle Times | Seattle Times Newspaper." The Seattle Times | Seattle Times Newspaper. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com (accessed July 21, 2009).
This article shows many different versions of the turban, and even how to wrap them.
Steptoe, John. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (Reading Rainbow Book). New York: Amistad, 1987.
The hard copy is quite expensive, but the illustrations are beautiful.
"The T'ang Dynasty." Thinkquest. www.library.thinkquest.org/12255/library/dynasty/tang/html (accessed July 23, 2009).
This is a concise article on the T'ang dynasty.
"Traditional Chinese Festivals." Traditional Chinese Festivals. www.china.org.cn/english/features/Festivals/78322 (accessed July 23, 2009).
This site gives information on Chinese festivals and celebrations.
Worthy, M. Jo, and Janet Bloodgood. "Enhancing reading Instruction through Cinderella Tales." The Reading Teacher. http://www.jstor.org (accessed July 13, 2009).
This essay is the result of the authors' instruction in the classroom with fairy tales.
Young, Ai Ling, Ed, and Illustrator Louie. YEH-SHEN: A CINDERELLA STORY FROM CHINA. USA: Philomel Books 1983, 1983.
You will immediately recognize Ed Young's illustration style.
Zipes, Jack, editor. The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales. New York: Oxford University Press, USA, 2003.
Jack Zipes edits the original 1910 version.
Reading List for Students
Brucker, Meredith Babeaux, and Lila Mehta. Anklet for a Princess: A Cinderella Story from India. Morton Grove: Shen's Books, 2002.
This version is set in India.
Climo, Shirley. The Egyptian Cinderella. New York: HarperTrophy, 1991.
Another Climo book about Cinderella, but this one is set in Egypt with a hippo.
Climo, Shirley. The Irish Cinderlad (Trophy Picture Books). New York: HarperTrophy, 2000.
Another Climo Cinderella version, but this one is set in Ireland.
Climo, Shirley. The Korean Cinderella (Trophy Picture Books). New York: HarperTrophy, 1996.
Climo writes another Cinderella version, but this time it is set in Korea.
Climo, Shirley. The Persian Cinderella. New York: HarperTrophy, 2001.
This is my favorite Cinderella version, set in Persia (Iran).
Coburn, Jewell Reinhart. Angkat: The Cambodian Cinderella. Morton Grove: Shen's Books, 1998.
This is the Cambodian version of Cinderella.
Craft, K. Y. Cinderella. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2000.
This is a French version of Perrault's story.
Hickox, Rebecca. The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story. New York: Holiday House, 1999.
Set in Iran, this version features a fish.
Louie, Ai-Ling. Yeh-shen: A Cinderella Story from China. NEW YORK: PUFFIN BOOKS , 2008.
A version of the original tale, featuring a fish.
Nhuan, Nguiyen. Tam Cam: A Vietnamese Cinderella Story/Vietnamese-English. Auburn: Shens Books & Supplies, 1995.
The Vietnamese version features a fish.
Paola, Tomie De. Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story. New York: Putnam Juvenile, 2002.
Students will readily recognize dePaola's style.
Pollock, Penny. The Turkey Girl: A Zuni Cinderella Story. New York: Little, Brown Young Readers, 1996.
Students will enjoy this Native American version of Cinderella.
Schroeder, Alan. Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella (Picture Puffins). New York City: Puffin, 2000.
Whether students live in or near Appalachia, they will enjoy this version.
Sierra, Judy. The Gift of the Crocodile: A Cinderella Story. New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2000.
An Indonesian version with a crocodile.
Souci, Robert D. San. Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella. New York: Aladdin, 2002.
The illustrations are colorful and typical of San Souci.
Steptoe, John. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale. Pueblo: Live Oak Media, 2003.
An African version with a snake.
Thomas, Joyce Carol. The Gospel Cinderella. New York: Amistad, 2004.
This is an unusual version of the story set in the United States.
Materials for Classroom Use
- Copies of the three Cinderella versions being used in the unit: The Persian Cinderella, Yeh-Shen, A Cinderella Story from China, and Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
- A large wall map of the world
- Response questions typed on a handout
- Copies of the I Am poem structure
- Graphic organizer for story elements
- Triple Venn diagram for comparing/contrasting
- Journal for reflecting on guest visits
- Overhead projector and transparencies
- Notebook paper and pencil for writing the story
- The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
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