Cinder-Elly is a whimsical twist on the classic Cinderella tale. It follows a young girl named Elly, who dreams of attending the royal ball. Unlike the traditional story, Elly has a knack for fixing things, particularly machinery, and is often found working in her messy workshop. When her fairy godmother arrives, instead of a gown, Elly receives a magical set of tools. With her creativity and resourcefulness, Elly ingeniously transforms her surroundings. The story emphasizes the importance of hard work, self-confidence, and following one's dreams, showcasing a heroine who relies on her skills rather than traditional magic to achieve her goals. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by Turtleback Books .

JANIE BYNUM has illustrated several children's books, including Too Big, Too Small, Just Right by Frances Minters and her own Altoona Baboona and Altoona Up North. She lives in Michigan. G. Brian Karas (www. gbriankaras. com) is the popular author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including On Earth and Atlantic (both ALA Notable Books). He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.