Books with title Cinderella

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.

Cinderella Smith has problems with a capital P. Her new teacher laughs at her name, she has to sit at the smart-boys table, and her old best friend is ignoring her. Now the new girl, Erin, has asked for her advice on wicked stepsisters. But Cinderella doesn't have any stepsisters, wicked or otherwise! And to make things worse, she's got to find her ruby red tap shoe before the fall dance recital!How will Cinderella solve her capital P problems before it's too late?

"It doesn't matter what you look like…It's who you are that counts" said the Fairy Godmother from Cinderella Spinderella The classic story of Cinderella has been modernized and urbanized in this audiobook. Written and performed by author and award-winning story performer Mark Binder, this audiobook is a powerful, engaging and fun story. Mark Binder's Cinderella Spinderella began its life as a spoken-word story told to very different audiences - groups of inner city youngsters and their parents and campers with severe physical disabilities. The audiobook is a blend of performance and reading - with all of the voices performed by the author. The audiobook allows listeners to hear Cinderella and the Prince as unique and form their own vivid images. Every youngster can see herself or himself reflected in the story. This is Cinderella who powerfully chooses her identity! Cinderella Spinderella is both classic and contemporary, written and performed with delightful humor and a surprising twist.

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

A beleaguered woman is forced to wear rags and serve her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. On the night of the royal ball, her stepmother forbids her to attend. After her family leaves for the event she is visited by her fairy godmother, who conjures a carriage, dress and glass shoes for her. Agreeing to return before midnight, when the spell is broken, Cinderella goes to the ball! Will she remember the deadline, or will she forget and spend the night dancing with the handsome prince? Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.