Cinderella

August 29, 1990
According to PW , these lavish illustrations ``display Jeffers's gifts at their dazzling best. The author and the artist have been praised for their previous adaptations of classic tales, but this surpasses them all.'' Ages 4-8.

This agreeable ensemble cast rendering of "Cinderella" holds appeal for fairy-tale fans of all ages. Narrator Michael Dick's seasoned voice is ideal as the story quickly shifts from Cinderella's kindness to the competitive jealousy of Esm� and Agatha, her stepsisters. Georgia Lee Schultz's endearing portrayal of Cinderella is convincing whether she's dealing with her nasty stepfamily, a desperate beggar, or the Prince. Superior sound effects such as the stepmother's demanding bell, Cinderella's sweeping, and the clock striking midnight add to the ambiance. Mary Ellen Herder is fully believable as the spiteful, greedy stepmother whose list of chores for Cinderella is never-ending. Listeners will be entertained by Cinderella's conversations with her cat, Mr. Pettipaws, and the shrewdly imparted conclusion. S.G.B. � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine