There are many variations on the Cinderella story. This one is different. And yes, it's scrumptious.
The story of Elliot, the unrecognized master baker, outdoes
the traditional tale by giving him a talent where he shines. More than the
original Cinderella, who mostly charmed with her beauty, this hero is
spectacularly gifted. Like her, CinderElliot works hard at home. But what he
has to offer the prince, beyond his good nature, is his brilliant creativity.
And the illustrations by Stephanie Laberis, do just that.
They are scrumptious.
Written by Mark Ceilley and Rachel Smoka-Richardson, the text flows seamlessly. I've known one of the co-authors, Mark Ceilley, for fourteen years. We are in a picture book critique group and I have witnessed as he wrote, revised, polished, and continued to create despite the steep odds to publication. As far as I'm concerned, Mark’s own journey to this momentous day is a CinderElliot story in itself. His distinctive style of marvelous verb use is amply displayed in this luscious tasty tale. CinderElliot's sweet concoctions guarantee they will indeed live happily ever after.
Happy Birthday to a wonderful book 💟
