"Cinderella" by Dubravka Kolanovic reimagines the classic fairy tale with contemporary nuances. In this retelling, we meet a young woman who navigates the challenges of navigating her family dynamics and societal expectations while holding onto her dreams. Amid hardships and mistreatment from her stepfamily, she discovers strength within herself. With the help of an ethereal being, she attends a grand ball where she encounters a prince, igniting a whirlwind romance. The story explores themes of resilience, identity, and the transformative power of kindness, reminding readers that true beauty and strength come from within. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Fairytale Boards .
This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.
This book was published in 2013 by Parragon .
Dubravka Kolanovic lives in Zagreb, Croatia. She wrote and illustrated her first book, A Special Day, when she was 18-years-old. She then studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in Zagreb and has gone on to illustrate over twenty children's books
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.
