Though mistreated by her family, Cinderella manages to get to the prince's ball with the help of her fair godmother and to inspire the prince's undying love.
Three fairy tales illustrated by Rene Cloke: Cinderella, Tom Thumb and Babes in the Wood. Once there was a girl called Cinderella. She had two ugly step-sisters, who made her do all the house-work. While they wore fine dresses and slept in soft feather beds, Cinderella was dressed in rags and had to sleep in the cinders by the fire.
Disney princesses make the best babysitters! Girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book about Cinderella taking care of her fairy godmother's niece-and dealing with some silly magical mishaps!
Life at the palace was a dream come true for Cinderella, and she took care to share her good fortune with everyone she loved. This included her dear old horse, Frou, who had been her faithful friend since she was a child. One day, Cinderella was visiting Frou in the royal stable when her mouse friends, Jaq and Gus, ran up to tell her that a messenger had arrived at the palace! Cinderella said …
Once upon a time in Greece, fate left a young girl an orphan. Her stepmother was so hateful that she counted every drop of water the orphan drank! But with the help of Nature's blessings, the orphan was showered with gifts: brilliance from the Sun, beauty from the Moon, gracefulness from the Dawn—and even a tiny pair of blue shoes from the Sea. When the prince comes to visit their village, he…
Think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball? Think again! In this fun, quirky picture book, discover another perspective of this popular fairy tale. Along with bright, bold illustrations, the bestselling OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY series gives young children a fresh perspective on familiar tales. Read others in this series by acclaimed author Trisha Speed Shaskan, including TRULY, WE BOTH …
In this adaptation of the well-loved fairy tale, the father still has his head in the clouds and the stepmother is as mean as ever. But this story is set in the Last Frontier, and its details and imagery reflect Alaska's landscape and sensibility: the fairy godmother becomes an eagle spirit, the glass slipper a fisherwoman's boot. Evocative writing and colorful artwork distinguish this playful …
Retelling of an Irish folk tale, with roots deep in the Cinderella story, set in 15th-century Ireland. Three sisters live in a castle high among Erin's green hills. Fair and Brown go to church each Sunday, leaving their beautiful young sister, Trembling, at home to cook and sweep. Then one morning an old henwife comes to call and, before she knows it, Trembling finds herself dressed in a lily-…
This is an enchanting and magical variant of the favorite fairy tale. Publishers Weekly noted that "the text is especially noteworthy for its instructive but unobtrusive incorporation of Korean words." Children's Literature pointed out that "it should be noted that all the illustrations—from those depicting Korean rituals to the smallest clothing details—are the result of the illustrator's …
Three bears return home from a walk to find a little girl asleep in baby bear's bed.