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The Korean Cinderella Paperback – Picture Book, Jan. 18 1996

by Shirley Climo (Author), Ruth Heller (Illustrator)

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"This masterfully retold version of Cinderella presents real Korean customs and includes dramatic, brightly colored illustrations" (Children's Literature).

This is an enchanting and magical variant of the favorite fairy tale. Publishers Weekly noted that "the text is especially noteworthy for its instructive but unobtrusive incorporation of Korean words." Children's Literature pointed out that "it should be noted that all the illustrations—from those depicting Korean rituals to the smallest clothing details—are the result of the illustrator's extensive research and passionate interest in Korean culture."

Like the tree planted to honor her birth, Pear Blossom is beautiful, and the pride of her elderly mother and father. But then her mother dies, and her father remarries. Pear Blossom’s stepmother resents her new daughter’s beauty.

Out of jealousy, she makes Pear Blossom perform impossible chores while her own daughter, Peony, watches idly. But fortunately, Pear Blossom is not alone. With the help of magical creatures—togkabis—she can accomplish each task, and triumph over her stepmother’s cruelty.

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Kindergarten - 3
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20.32 x 0.64 x 25.4 cm
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Jan. 18 1996
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0064433978
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Conflating several Korean variants of Cinderella, this story is "at once comfortingly familiar and intriguingly exotic," said PW, with "lavish" and extensively researched art. Ages 5-9.
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‘Climo and Heller conflate several Korean variants of Cinderella to offer up the story of Pear Blossom, a lovely girl who is sorely mistreated by her nasty stepmother and stepsister.… At once comfortingly familiar and intriguingly exotic, the text is especially noteworthy for its instructive but unobtrusive incorporation of Korean words.’—Publishers Weekly. ‘Heller’s paintings are exotically lush and colorful as well as engaging.… An agreeable retelling of the Cinderella story.’ —BL.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Illustrated edition (Jan. 18 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064433978
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064433976
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 184 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 0.64 x 25.4 cm

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- #229 in Asian Tales & Myths for Children
- #664 in Multicultural Tales & Myths for Children
- #697 in Exploring Asia for Children

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Michael Carlson Kapper

A Longer Cinderella

Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2000

This is one of the longest text versions of the Cinderella story I have ever come across. It is a wonderful telling of the tale, and works nicely to illustrate how this tale is part of many cultures the world over. I can't speak to the accuracy of the details of Korean culture, but the artwork is fascinating. Due to length of the story, however, I tend to wonder how well it would hold younger children's attention. It works well, though, for illustrating cultural difference to college students.

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Hannah

A decent story with somewhat offensive illustrations

Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2003

On one level I enjoyed this picture book-- the story is engaging, the illustrations are rich, vibrant, and seem to jump off the page, and it's apparent that the author did some research before writing this book. However, on another level, I was offended by the subtle racist undertones of one Westerner's portrayal of an "ethnic" Cinderella story. The feel of the story is "exotic"-- indeed, the story begins: "Long ago in Korea, when magical creatures were as common as cabbages..."
(The exotic East as seen through the eyes of the West-- and so the story continues.)
The illustrations, while they try to be faithful to the feel of traditional Korea, also exude a subtle racist undertone-- the illustrator clearly does not know how to draw Asian faces. The facial features are distorted and the eyes are too slanted. The illustrator drew from her perception of what Asian faces should look like-- yellow skin, slanted eyes-- and exaggerated these features.
I'd rather read a Korean Cinderella story written and illustrated by a Korean writer and illustrator.
As a sidenote-- Shirley Climo and Ruth Heller have also written/illustrated an Egyptian Cinderella. I have many of the same complaints with this story as well. Once again, there are racist undertones in both the story and the illustrations.
As a second sidenote-- if you're looking for an "ethnic" Cinderella story, _Yen-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China_ is excellent. It is a retelling of the first recorded Cinderella story (written some time during 618-907 AD). Thus, as the forward states: "Cinderella seems to have made her way to Europe from Asia."

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Agatha Marple

Beautiful Illustrions

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023

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This is a beautiful book and should make some little Girl’s heart warm. I bought it as a gift for my daughter born in Korea. My daughter is an adult and we have many books about adoption, and I want her to have this book to celebrate her heritage. I plan to give it to her for Christmas.

Hall Ways

Fascinating, richly illustrated retelling

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021

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Author Shirley Climo has combined several traditional Korean tales to create a fascinating retelling of the Cinderella story. Traditionalists, fear not! The same elements exist: a sweet, dutiful, and beautiful girl, a cruel stepmother and stepsister, a father unwilling/unable to intervene, a lost shoe found for a happily ever after. (And yes, the same basic issues and unanswered questions exist, too.)

What is delightful is that instead of a fairy godmother, Pear Blossom has the help of magical togkabis, which appear across Korean folklore. Togkabis are goblin-type creatures that can be equally helpful or hurtful, depending on their choosing. Also unique to this version are the types of chores Pear Blossom is given -- for example, weeding the rice paddies and separating rice husks from kernals. With these variants, coupled with the well-researched, symbolic, and vibrant illustrations by Ruth Heller, readers get immersed in Pear Blossom's world.

To help readers with context, there are both an informative Author's Note and Illustrator's Note included at the end of the book. These notes enrich the story and allow for an adult to take a read-aloud or read-along a little deeper.

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J. K.

Beautiful art patterns, but unattractive faces

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015

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The illustrator tried to capture traditional korean culture by imitating korean temple art, the book has dynamic traditional art patterns and has a quality of movement throughout the book.

The cover image and final image of the korean cinderella are beautiful, and made me want to buy the book, however she is drawn crudely and looks ugly throughout the rest of the book. If I had seen this book in person, I might not have bought it, that's how ugly the faces are, but it's not worth returning the book.

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Kelly

loved the illustrations

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015

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Great story, beautifully illustrated, but a little harsh for young readers. I read it aloud to 1-3 graders and one of the girls was very concerned about the way the Cinderella character was treated. Probably fine for most kids, but know your audience

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Prof. M

This book is a thing of beauty.

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020

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As well as being a great translation of a classic Korea tale - it is also illustrated with glorious art.

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