by Gilani Fawzia (Author), ShireenAdams (Illustrator)
It s easy to feel a sense of peace after completing Fawzia Gilani s Cinderella. This humble version of the classic fairy tale is a gentle reminder that victory comes as much from a peaceful soul as a beautiful dress and a dramatic confrontation. - Luxury Reading Cinderella is one of the oldest, best-known, and most loved stories worldwide, with hundreds of cultural variants and re-tellings from ancient Egypt and China to the present day. In this version we follow the trials and tribulations of the sweet, gentle, and pious Zahra when her parents die and she is left at the mercy of an uncaring stepmother and stepsisters. This is a well-crafted Islamic version of the classic tale in which faith, goodness, and prayer are rewarded in the end. The charming, richly detailed illustrations of Shireen Adams, set in medieval Andalusia, help bring the text to life.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Publisher: Islamic Foundation
Published: 07 Oct 2010
ISBN 10: 0860374734
ISBN 13: 9780860374732
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Advance Copies Reviews in library and trade journals, including Kirkus, School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly (emphasizing new perspective on old tale) Marketing campaign on thepicnic-basket.com targeting educators and librarians Features on Muslim and parenting blogs, as well as children's book blogs