As in the familiar version of Cinderella, Pear Blossom, the Korean Cinderella, is mistreated by a cruel stepmother and made to perform outrageous tasks.
Notable Children\'s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC).
With the help of magical creatures-- togkabis-- she can accomplish each task, and triumph over her stepmother\'s cruelty.
But fortunately, Pear Blossom is not alone.
Out of jealousy, she makes Pear Blossom perform impossible chores while her own daughter, Peony, watches idly.
Pear Blossom\'s stepmother resents her new daughter\'s beauty.
But then her mother dies, and her father remarries.
Like the tree planted to honor her birth, Pear Blossom is beautiful, and the pride of her elderly mother and father.
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.
Publishers Weekly noted that the text is especially noteworthy for its instructive but unobtrusive incorporation of Korean words.
This is an enchanting and magical variant of the favorite fairy tale.
This masterfully retold version of Cinderella presents real Korean customs and includes dramatic, brightly colored illustrations (Children\'s Literature).
Full color.
Pear Blossom\'s fairy godmother appears in the form of tokgabis, magical creatures that come to her aid and help her to triumph over her ill-meaning relatives.
As in the familiar version of Cinderella, Pear Blossom, the Korean Cinderella, is mistreated by a cruel stepmother and made to perform outrageous tasks
