"Persian Cinderella" by Shirley Climo is a captivating retelling of the classic Cinderella tale set in ancient Persia. The story follows a young girl named Afsaneh, who, despite her hardships and the cruelty of her stepmother, remains kind-hearted and hopeful. With the help of a magical fish, she finds a way to attend the royal palace's grand feast, where she captures the attention of the prince. As Afsaneh navigates her challenges, themes of resilience, kindness, and the importance of inner beauty shine through, making this a delightful tale enriched with cultural elements and enchanting illustrations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos. , Inc. .

Shirley Climo's love of folklore began in her childhood and has provided the background for many of her children's books, such as The Korean Cinderella, Magic & Mischief: Tales from Cornwall, A Treasury of Princesses: Princess Tales from Around the World, A Treasury of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales from Around the World, and Someone Saw a Spider: Spider Facts and Folktales, an NCTE Teacher's Choice and Library of Congress Best Children's Book that was originally inspired by her research for Cobweb Christmas. Mrs. Climo and her husband live in Los Altos, California. Shirley Climo is the author of many children's books including The Egyptian Cinderella and King of the Birds, both illustrated by Ruth Heller, and T. J. 's Ghost. She lives in Los Altos, CA. Ruth Heller travelled to Korea to do the research for this book. She is the author-illustrator of Up, Up and Away, among many other books for children, and lives in San Francisco, CA.