Mindful Muslim Reader Review

Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China

Yeh-Shen

By Ai-Ling Louie
Ages:
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
    ★★★★☆
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
    ★★★★☆
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
    ★★★★☆
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
    ★★★★☆

Values

  • Generosity
  • Humility
Heart

Struggles

  • Bullying
  • Grief
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

Cinderella stories are found in many traditional cultures from Germany to Baghdad to China. Yen Shen is a touching alternative to the popular movie version most American children are familiar with. She is humble, hardworking, and kind. She wins her prince without a ball.

What is this book
What’s This Book About?
This version of the Cinderella story, in which a young girl overcomes the wickedness of her stepsister and stepmother to become the bride of a prince, is based on ancient Chinese manuscripts written 1000 years before the earliest European version.

Anything I need to be aware of?

VIEW FLAGS
Genres:
Illustrator: Ed Young
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 1996
ISBN13: 9780698113886
*This review applies only to ISBN number noted above.
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