Prince Cinders

"Cole's unique brand of wacky humor is given free rein in this merry romp . . ".--Publishers Weekly. "Kids, especially those six, seven, and eight, will think this is wildly funny; some adults may think so, too".--Booklist. Full-color illustrations. Publishers Weekly Take a classic story, substitute a few key ingredients, season freely with silliness and imagination, dress it all up in jaunty illustrations, and what have you got? In the case of Cole's Prince Cinders, an outrageously funny romp of a picture book. Prince Cinders is a spotty, skinny fellow who envies his brothers' brawn and hairiness. Left behind to do the laundry while they zoom off to the Palace Disco, he is visited one evening by a fairy who seeks to grant his wishes. Trouble is, the fairy hasn't quite gotten the knack of spell-casting and ``big and hairy'' translates into an oversized ape. Blissfully unaware of the slip-up, Prince Cinders heads off in his new incarnation to the Rock 'n' Royal Bash to claim his princessa conventional end he achieves through most unconventional means. A madcap, highly entertaining spoof. Ages 5-8. (March) In this delightful retelling of the classic fairy tale,Prince Cinders sets out on an adventure, aided by his very own fairy godmother. Great for ages 4 and up. Take a classic story, substitute a few ingredients, season freely with silliness and imagination, dress it all up in jaunty illustrations, what have you got? In the case of Coles Prince Cinders , an outrageously funny romp of a picture book. . . . A madcap, highly entertaining spoof. Publishers Weekly Would bring giggles to any age. School Library Journal A fairy grants a small, skinny prince a change in appearance and the chance to go to the Palace Disco.