The Irish Cinderlad by Shirley Climo Read Aloud

Hearts and Heroes offers quality read-alouds of stories that delight and inspire children! Subscribe to our channel for more amazing kids books! Every culture seems to have a Cinderella story. I have always loved reading the many variations of my favorite fairy tale, and I definitely enjoyed this one as folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! 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. 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? Get your own copy on Amazon: