"Cinderella" by Amanda Askew reimagines the classic fairy tale with fresh twists and deeper character exploration. In this version, Ella is not just a passive dreamer; she is a resilient young woman burdened by her stepfamily's cruelty. With the help of her mischievous fairy godmother, she gains the confidence to attend the royal ball and confront her situation. As Ella navigates the challenges of newfound independence and the pressures of society, she learns that true identity lies in bravery and self-discovery. The story highlights the importance of kindness, inner strength, and the transformative power of believing in oneself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Once Upon a Tim .
This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-6 years.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Qeb Publishing - Quarto Library .
Davide Ortu is an Italian artist now living in Madrid, Spain. In his work he likes to feature open melancholic spaces, creating the atmosphere between dreams and reality. Through his art he aims to create the biggest emotions in the smallest people. Amanda Askew is an author and editor of both fictional and non-fictional titles for young children.
This book contains the following story:
Cinderella
Cinderella REALLY wants to go to the ball but her wicked stepmother and ugly sisters think she's better off at home doing the chores. Along comes the fairy godmother, waves her magic wand and Cinders's clothes are transformed into a gorgeous ball gown. Off she goes to the palace ball in a pumpkin coach and horses transformed from mice. But when the clock strikes midnight Cinders reverts to her tattered old self, and the prince has only a glass slipper to find his gorgeous girly.
This book features the following characters:
Cinderella
This book features Perrault's character, Cinderella.
Wicked Stepmother
This book features the character Wicked Stepmother.
Ugly Sister
This book features the character Ugly Sister.
Fairy Godmother
This book features Perrault's character, Fairy Godmother.