Read the play yeh shen, a chinese cinderella story in the january 2014 issue of storyworks. In the dim past, even before the chin and the han dynasties, there lived a cave chief of southern. But imagine my delight when i find out that there was a cinderell. Based on an ancient chinese story which predates european versions, a girl overcomes her wicked stepmother to marry the prince. A cinderella story from china, retold by ailing louie and illustrated by ed young, is wellknown childrens picture book adaptation of the fairy tale. Cinderella in china medieval chinese story study guides. During the time of the chin and han dynasties, a cave chief named wu married two wives and each gave birth to baby girls.
This week we will focus on fairy tales using the stories yeh shen and cinderella. This retelling was later adapted into an episode of animated anthology series, cbs storybreak. Each wife in her turn had presented wu with a baby daughter. Yeh shen available for download and read online in other formats. Students learn about chinese culture through the folktale yehshen. It was a beautiful fish with golden eyes, and every day it would come out of the water and rest its head on the bank of the pond, waiting for yeh shen to feed it. The only friend that yeh shen had to her name was a fish she had caught and raised. A great accompaniment to ailing louies retelling of this chinese cinderella story. The tale of yehshen had been told in her family for three generations when, to her surprise, a research trail led ms. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The earliest european version of cinderella was found to be an italian version from 1634. Her stepmother became mean and unfeeling, and she forced yehshen to be a servant. Yeh shen a cinderella story from china a cinderella story from china by ailing louie by ailing louie by ailing louie by ai.
Yeh shen gets to marry the king and the stepmother stays poor in the cave. A cinderella story from china by ailing louie and ed young. However, when her father became ill and died, yeh shen s life changed. Yeh shen a chinese cinderella story the tale of yeh shen, a chinese cinderella. Some of the details are different but its basically the same story.
Compare and contrast cinderella and yehshen worksheets. The pbs show the puzzle place retold the story in the episode going by the book. Cbs storybreak yehshen a cinderella story from china pt. A cinderella story from china in the dim past, even before the chin and the han dynasties, there lived a cave chief of southern china by the name of wu. Ask students to name other fairy tales they know and to consider what. Click download or read online button to get yeh shen book now. The stepmother didnt like yeh shen for she was more beautiful and kinder than her own. This version of the cinderella story, in which a young girl overcomes the wickedness of her stepsister and stepmother to become the bride of a prince, is based on. Read the scholastic news article and answer the questions.
Teaching ideas for ailing louies picture book yeh shen, a retelling of the earliest recorded cinderella story. Yeh shen, a chinese cinderella story quiz directions. Even though the main characters name is yehshen and not cinderella, students will see that she has a lot in common with the cinderella they are familiar with. Contrast the european story of cinderella was written a thousand years before yeh shen s story which was told in china, and there are several differences between the two. In addition, unlike yeh shen s golden shoes, cinderella s marvellous and unique slippers were. In the end cinderella marries a prince but yeh shen marries a king. Download yeh shen pdf fully free ebook by ailing louie i have read many different interpretations of the classic cinderella story. The cat cinderella the little glass slipper aschenputtel the baba yaga the little glass slipper katie woodencloak tattercoats ashey pelt the sharp grey sheep rashincoatie cap orushes the hearth cat the princess and the golden shoes the. However, when her father became ill and died, yehshens life changed. A cinderella story from china folk tale retold by ailing louie sootface. In spite of her heavy heart, yeh shen tried to work hard. Yeh shen upper elementary printable worksheet in the classroom or at home.
Read yeh shen or watch the video your teacher shares with you. The french tales are known as castle tales because they deal mainly with the aristocracy. China, retold by ailing louie 1982, is an early version of the classic fairy tale and was based on the chinese manuscript. First of all, while cinderella had two stepsisters, yeh shen had one stepsister who was ugly.
This version of the cinderella story, in which a young girl overcomes the wickedness of her stepsister and stepmother to become the bride of a prince, is based on ancient chinese manuscripts written years before the earliest european version. Yeh shen the chinese cinderella during the time of the chin and han dynasties, a cave chief named wu married two wives and each gave birth to baby girls. She was a bright child and lovely too, with skin as smooth as ivory and dark pools for eyes. A cinderella story from china, retold by ailing louie and illustrated by. A cinderella story from china free by ailing louie.
Yeh shen is a lonely orphan whose only friend is a fish. Before long chief wu and one wife died leaving one baby, yeh shen, to be reared by her stepmother. After the wedding, yeh shen and the prince travel to the lake. Her stepmother kills the fish, but the fishs bones have special powers, helping yeh shen go to the spring fe. The stepmother didnt like yehshen for she was more beautiful and kinder than her own. In a small group, talk about why you think the story of cinderella is such a favorite. There are many versions of the cinderella tale, but this one is believed to be the original version written 1,000 years before the european one. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. People around the world have been telling the cinderella story for ages. Jewellike illustrations by caldecott medalist ed young bring this variation of the classic tale to life.
Add a cultural twist to your fairy tale unit with yeh shen. Baby lullaby baby lullaby and calming water sound, bedtime lullabies songs to put a baby to sleep with. The cinderella story is a beautiful tale of serendipity and love, and perhaps thats why it seems to transcend time itself. Yeh shen and soot face are just two of more than 1,500 versions of the cinderella story that have been written in countries and cultures all over the world. Her stepmother became mean and unfeeling, and she forced yeh shen to be a servant. A cinderella story from china the world of chinese.
Ye xian is a chinese fairy tale that is similar to the european cinderella story, the. A cinderella story from china retold by ailing louie illustrated by ed young. But, scholars argue that this might not be the first cinderella story, with some saying that the earliest prototype of the cinderella story was actually in ancient greek. Cinderella had mice as friends and yeh shen had a fish friend. Yeh shen a cinderella story from china retold by ailing louie 2 working with words complete each sentence using a.
After teaching school near boston, she returned to the new york area, moving to new jersey. Born in new york city, ailing louie graduated from sarah lawrence college and received her graduate degree from wheelock college. Yehshen lived a happy life with her father, her stepmother, and her stepsister. Nov 01, 2016 retold by ailing louie illustrated by ed young. Yehshen a cinderella story from china retold by ailing louie 1 vocabulary word unscramble unscramble the words. A cinderella story from china is a lyrical retelling of a story first recorded in an ancient chinese manuscript during the tang dynasty 618907 a. A cinderella story from china ailing louie 9780399209000 this version of the cinderella story, in which a young girl overcomes the wickedness of her stepsister and stepmother to become the bride of a prince, did you know the first written cinderella story, called yeh shen, was written in 850 a.
Students learn about chinese culture through the folktale. Our response activities were crafted using the six levels of bl. The ultimate collection by charles perrault every version of cinderella in one collection. Mar 24, 2018 the tale of yeh shen, a chinese cinderella. Watch this older 1980s, animated version of the yeh shen story, put together by cbss storybreak. In cinderella her step mom doesnt find out about the mice but yeh shens step mom does. Do the stepmother and yeh shen get what they deserve at the end of the story. The stepmother didnt like yehshen for she was more. In spite of her heavy heart, yehshen tried to work hard. V aldecott book winner ed young researched the story of yehshen in. To ask other readers questions about yehshen, please sign up. Yeh shen, a cinderella story from china retold by atling louie and illustrated by ed young is the story of cinderella written years before the european fairytale. Also the setting of the story is different, obviously yeh shen lived in china, in a cave and cinderella lived in a house. Tell how the stories of yeh shen and cinderella are alike and how they are different.
The german tales are cottage tales because they center on the common people. This version of the cinderella story, in which a young. Yeh shen a chinese cinderella story by sari bodi and karen trott art by lisa k. This packet provides lesson guidance, teachertested ideas, and five textrelated activities from math tangrams to writing prompts. The zen of fish story sushi from samurai to supermarket. A cinderella story from china, retold by ailing louie 1982, is an early version of the classic fairy tale and was based on the chinese manuscript youyang zazu, which might best be translated as the miscellaneous record.
Students are then asked to recall information of differences between the traditional and chinese versions. The idea of tiny feet possibly originated from this tale. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Then fill in the bubble next to the best answer for each question below. Before long, chief wu and one wife died leaving one baby, yehshen, to be reared by her stepmother.
One big difference is that cinderella has two step sisters and yeh shen has one. Before long, chief wu and one wife died leaving one baby, yeh shen, to be reared by her stepmother. Yeh shen lived a happy life with her father, her stepmother, and her stepsister. A cinderella story from china ailing louie challenging the idea that biological evolution is aimless, the author explores his theory that greater social complexity is in the cards for humanity as the species continues. After reading a child slave in california scholastic scope, september 2012 discuss whether shyimas story can be classified a modern cinderella tale. An ojibwa cinderella story folk tale retold by robert d.
To help put the right book in each readers hands, consider the following comprehensive text complexity analyses within your instructional plans. Yehshen by gina sabella illustrated by jill dubin yehshen was a girl who grew up in china a long, long time ago. A cinderella story from china book by ailing louie. To this day, the spirit of a goldeneyed fish swims in a cool, deep lake. Youve heard it in fairy tales since you were young. The first cinderella story to be written down was the chinese tale of yeh shen. The stepmother didnt like yeh shen for she was more. Cinderella and yeh shen are two versions of the same story, about a girl whose dream comes true. Dear fish, i honor you and return your bones to the water. A cinderella story from china is the adaptation of this ancient fairy tale, retold by ailing louie and wonderfully illustrated by. Critical analysis according to the authors note, the story of yeh shen is from the tang dynasty 618907ad.
Yeh shen, also known as ye xian is one of the worlds first cinderella stories, and was published in the 9th century. Download yehshen pdf fully free ebook by ailing louie i have read many different interpretations of the classic cinderella story. Then, i begin to read aloud the chinese version of cinderella. Oct 09, 2012 yehshen, also known as ye xian is one of the worlds first cinderella stories, and was published in the 9th century. Read yeh shen by ailing louie and compare and contrast the fairy tale elements of the chinese tale to the 1812 grimm version. The story of yeh shen first appeared in 9th century china, over 1,000 years before the first european cinderella story. Compare and contrast yehshen and cinderella 6th grade.
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