A girl listens as her grandfather explains the meaning of objects held within his collection of matchboxes, revealing how they chronicle his journey from Italy to America.
The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together this version of Cinderella, including elements from Mexico, Iran, Korea, Russia, Appalachia, and more.
"In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Paul Fleischman and Julie Paschkis turn to the universal story of creation"--
The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together the story of creation, including elements from many cultures.