The Irish Cinderlad: A Classic Irish Folktale About a Boy's Cinderella Adventure with Dragons and Giants for Kids (Ages 4-8) (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))

The Irish Cinderlad: A Classic Irish Folktale About a Boy's Cinderella Adventure with Dragons and Giants for Kids (Ages 4-8) (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))

<p><strong>€œA robust story of courage and danger€ (<em>Booklist). </em></strong><strong>€œA must for collectors of Cinderella variants€ (<em>Kirkus Reviews).</em></strong></p><p>Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that's an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella fairy tale. As Creativiteach.com says: "What would have happened if Cinderella were a man? How might the story be different? An old Irish folk tale provides one answer. Just in time for St. Patrick€s Day."</p><p>Ever since he was a baby, Becan€s only worry has been his big feet€"until his widowed father remarries. His new stepmother and her three daughters feed him crusts of bread and banish him to work in the fields. So Becan runs away.</p><p>With the help of his only friend, a magical bull, he defeats a giant, slays a dragon, and rescues a princess. But before she can thank him, Becan disappears, leaving behind him one of his enormous boots. The princess scours the kingdom for the owner of the giant boot. Will Becan€s feet give him away? And what will his fate be if they do?</p>