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Tips for Reading this Book with Children: 1. Read the title and make predictions about the story.
Predictions – after reading the title have students make predictions about the book.
2. Take a book walk.
Talk about the pictures in the book. Implant the vocabulary as you take the picture walk.
Have children find one or two words they know as they do a picture walk.
3. Have students read the 1st page of text with you. 4. Have students read the remaining text aloud. 5. Strategy Talk – use to assist students while reading. • Get your mouth ready • Look at the picture • Think…does it make sense • Think…does it look right • Think…does it sound right • Chunk it – by looking for a part you know
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© 2012 Rourke Publishing LLC All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from the publisher. www.rourkepublishing.com Edited by Luana K. Mitten Illustrated by Helen Poole Art Direction and Page Layout by Renee Brady
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Koontz, Rovin Cinderella Zelda / Robin Koontz. p. cm. -- (Little Birdie Books) ISBN 978-1-61741-823-5 (hard cover) (alk. paper) ISBN 978-1-61236-027-0 (soft cover) Library of Congress Control Number: 2011924699
Rourke Publishing Printed in the United States of America, North Mankato, Minnesota 060711 060711CL
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[email protected] Post Office Box 643328 Vero Beach, Florida 32964
By Robin Koontz Illustrated by Helen Poole
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Zelda loved to read books. She especially loved plays. When she was done with her chores, she would read and sing in her room.
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One sunny afternoon, Zelda hugged her book and closed her eyes. She pretended that she lived in a beautiful castle. “ZELDAAAAAAAHHHH! Where is our supper?”
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Zelda raced to the kitchen. Helga and Belva were waiting. They glared at Zelda as she spooned soup into two bowls.
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Her sisters slurped and slopped while Zelda waited for her turn to eat.
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“Don’t forget to wash up,” Belva said. Helga laughed. The sisters went to watch T.V.
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“I feel just like Cinderella!” Zelda said. “I wish I had a fairy godmother.”
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POOF! A fairy godmother appeared. “Here I am,” she said. “What do you wish?”
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“I wish to be Cinderella,” said Zelda. ”And go to the royal ball!”
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“That’s a very old story,” said the fairy godmother. “Have you got anything else?”
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“Can I be Cinderella in a play?” Zelda asked.
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“That’s more like it,” said the fairy godmother. “There are try-outs today. Follow me.”
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“Is there a royal carriage with white horses waiting for me?” asked Zelda. “You are walking,” said the fairy godmother.
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“Oh. Well, will I get a beautiful dress?” asked Zelda. “If you get the part,” said the fairy godmother. Then, POOF! She was gone.
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Everybody loved Zelda. She got to be Cinderella. Whenever she had a chance, Zelda practiced for the play.
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Helga and Belva came to see the play on opening night. When they saw Zelda as Cinderella, they stared. When they heard Zelda sing, they clapped.
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When Zelda kissed the handsome prince, they cried.
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Zelda married the prince and lived happily ever after.
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She called Helga and Belva at least once a week. “Don’t forget to wash up!” she’d say. And then Zelda would hang up.
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After Reading Activities You and the Story... Who are the main characters in this book? How are the characters like the characters in other versions of Cinderella? How are they different? Have you ever felt like Cinderella? What would you wish for if you had a fairy godmother?
Words You Know Now... Choose three words from the list below. On a piece of paper write one sentence that uses all three words. Don’t forget to make sure your sentence makes sense!
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You Could… Create Your Own Cinderella Story • Decide who the main characters will be. • How will your story be similar to Cinderella Zelda? • How will it be different? • What other characters will be in your story? • Now write your version of Cinderella. Be sure to include illustrations. • After you finish your story, share it with your friends.
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About the Author Robin Koontz loves to write and illustrate stories that make kids laugh. Robin lives with her husband and various critters in the Coast Range mountains of western Oregon. She shares her office space with Jeep the dog, who gives her most of her ideas.
About About the the Illustrator Illustrator
Helen Poole lives in Liverpool, England, with her fiancé. Over the past ten years she has worked as a Designer and Illustrator on books, toys and games, for many stores and publishers worldwide. Her favorite part of illustrating is character development. She loves creating fun, whimsical worlds with bright, vibrant colors. She gets her inspiration from everyday life and has her sketchbook with her at all times as inspiration often strikes in the unlikeliest of places!
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Comprehension & Extension:
Sight Words I Used:
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Retell the Story: The 5 W’s
Write the who, what, why, when, and where of this story.
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Text to Self Connection:
Have you ever wished for something that came true?
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Extension: Continue the Story
Words to Know:
What do you think happened to Helga and Belva next? Write their story.
(See activity on page 22.)
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