Little Gold Star - by Robert D San Souci (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Little Gold Star" is a Spanish-American retelling of the familiar Cinderella story of a kind girl who is mistreated by her jealous stepmother and stepsisters. In this version, the Virgin Mary replaces the traditional fairy godmother. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Blessed Mary rewards Teresa's good deeds with a shining gold star. Later she punishes Teresa's unkind stepsisters, Isabel and Inez, with hideous horns and donkey's ears that they try to hide under heavy veils! But will Teresa outshine her stepsisters at the festival? Robert D. San Souci retells this popular folktale in a lilting narrative that includes all the magic of the beloved Cinderella story and traditional elements from Spanish tales. Luminous watercolors by Sergio Martinez accentuate the beauty and goodness that radiate from Little Gold Star.

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Review Quotes

..".San Souci's telling is smooth and fluid. Martinez's lovely, luminous watercolor illustartions are a perfect match for the text...""-- School Library Journal.".".In a year full of Cinderella variations, this one is a welcome addition.""-- Kirkus Reviews.".".this consolidation of old and new published versions mixes laughter and romance in pleasing proportion...""-- Booklist"This is effective fairy-tale magic transported to new terrain.""-- Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books