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Gr 1–4—Conceived as a companion to Fleischman's acclaimed Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella, this title can be read as a stand-alone. Fleischman pieces together a variety of creation myths—each page representing a different country or state—to construct one relatively seamless myth. From the first page ("In the beginning, there was only darkness" [China]) through the end ("The sun warmed the earth" [Mexico]), this patchwork tale flows freely and smoothly from one page to the next. Many will recognize stories of major world religio...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This multicultural mash-up aims at inclusivity and universality but risks erasure of difference as spreads depict the creation beliefs of various...Log In or Sign Up to Read More