Princess stories, 80s culture references, and dinosaurs. Where on earth as this book when I was growing up? ( )

This story is a fun twist on the classic Cinderella fairy tale. This prehistoric version follows Dinorella and her dreadful step-sisters, Dora and Doris. With a dash of magic and courage, Dinorella’s future turns from drab to dreamy.
I absolutely loved this book as a kid. It was in my mother’s classroom library and I read it almost every day after school. It was so fun to read again after so many years.
The use of alliteration was a creative and charming touch. This book stays true to the theme of Cinderella with the addition of playful changes. I love that in this version Dinorella is a damsel but she’s not in distress. It was such a cute “girl-power” touch! The author does a fantastic job of taking a princess fairy tale and making it engaging for both girls and boys alike. Dinosaurs and humor blend seamlessly into the fantasy of this fairy tale spin. ( )

Cute, cute book! My kids loved this one. Sweet story and fun drawings. Great bedtime book! ( )

Dinorella is another retelling of the classic Cinderella. However, in this story the heroine is the one who saves the Duke from getting hurt. This is important to show to young girls who may see a lot of damsels in distress. The characters being dinosaurs could appeal to both girls and boys. This story would be a good way to introduce another retelling of Cinderella that is a little more dynamic. ( )

As a child, Dinorella was one of my favorite books. The book is a spin on the classic story of Cinderella. ( )