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We had a great time reading this. It begs to be read out loud and has very funny jokes for parents. I love Ayoade. Highly recommend!

After finishing the Cruella puzzle, my son and I started a Cinderella one. I couldn‘t help but think about how Cinderella has so many Halloween elements in it. There is evil, magic, a pumpkin, a black cat, and dressing up. Come on! So I took to Google wondering if anyone else thought this and came across this book which is kind of a witchy retelling of Cinderella with dirt. Fits the animal cover prompt and also completes my Goodreads goal 🎉⬇️

"Sometimes the smallest friends can make the biggest difference."

Cinderella's Rat can be used in the classroom to explore different perspectives in storytelling, encouraging students to consider how minor characters impact the main narrative. Additionally, it provides a fun opportunity for creative writing, where students can rewrite classic tales from the viewpoint of other overlooked characters.

Cinderella's Rat by Susan Meddaugh reimagines the classic Cinderella story from the perspective of her loyal rat friend. As Cinderella prepares for the royal ball, the rat feels overlooked but is determined to help her against the challenges posed by her stepfamily. Using his cleverness, he aids Cinderella in achieving her dreams. This fun twist highlights themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of every character, no matter how small.

“'We shall build a house so strong that the big bad pig won't be able to blow it down,' said the first little wolf.“