Books with title Cinderella is Evil

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Cinderella. She lived with her wicked stepmother and two stepsisters. They treated Cinderella very badly. One day, they were invited for a grand ball in the king’s palace. But Cinderella’s stepmother would not let her go. Cinderella was made to sew new party gowns for her stepmother and stepsisters, and curl their hair. They then went to the ball, leaving Cinderella alone at home.Read on...

Disney's "Cinderella is the classic story of a beautiful girl, and the fairy godmother who helps her meet the prince of her dreams.Think there's just one fairy tale with an overworked girl and wicked stepsisters? of course no! Cultures all around the world have their own Cinderella stories. Visit different countries such as Canada, China, Egypt, and France, and find out whose glass slippers are made of glass.

I know, I know. You’ve heard the story a million times before. Mean stepmother. Lots of sweeping. Fancy ball. You remember. Or do you? Did you remember that Cinderella was such a nice girl—so smart and funny? You probably would’ve liked her. Did you know that “Cinderella” was just a nickname? And that her handsome prince loved Jell-o and was a wonderful dancer?Readers will delight in following Cinderella through all the usual happenings, presented in a most unusual way. And they’ll finally see what becomes of her after she marries the prince. So maybe you should hear the story one last time. Because it’s actually way different than you might have thought. . . . Kids who have outgrown picture books and are ready for something longer—but still love illustrated texts—will gravitate toward this Cinderella, which was an IRA-CBC Children's Choice selection. Black-and-white silhouettes of everything from the ugly stepsisters to Cinderella’s slipper (actual size) are intermingled with Cinderella’s letters to her recently deceased mother in this totally original package. And don't miss the companion book to this fairy-tale reboot: Thumbelina, Tiny Runaway Bride.

A glamorous, 1920s-era style of illustration helps bring to life the familiar 17th-century fairy tale of Cinderella, a poor but beautiful young woman who wins the heart of a prince with a little help from her magical godmother. Roberto Innocenti's artistic vision of this timeless story won international acclaim when it debuted in 1983, and critics clamored over it again in its reissued form in 2000.

Here is a classic tale told in a classic format, and yet the substance is entirely modern. The unique and compelling craft of this book makes for a delightful read that appeals to young and old. The well known tale is tried and true, however it has never been told quite like this before. McElroy's revolutionary delivery of this classic tale renders Cinderella accessible and relevant to today's audience, without sacrificing the intricacy and sophistication of classic literature.Excerpt from a review by reader Breen M. Sullivan