The Korean Cinderella
The Korean Cinderella
by Shirley Climo
Ages 5–8
Pear Blossom is mistreated by her stepmother until magical creatures help her win the favour of the magistrate. A beautifully illustrated Korean folk tale retelling.
- Author
- Shirley Climo
- Age
- Ages 5–8
- Type
- Folk Tale, Fantasy, Picture Book
- Language
- English, Korean
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Readers rate it
- 4.03 / 5 on
- In India
- Available
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