"Cinderella" by Dubravka Kolanovic offers a fresh take on the classic fairy tale. In this retelling, the familiar story of the kind-hearted girl living under the cruelty of her stepmother and stepsisters explores deeper themes of resilience and self-discovery. As Cinderella faces challenges, she finds strength within herself and learns to embrace her individuality. With the help of a magical twist, she ultimately transforms her destiny and reclaims her place in the world. This version emphasizes not just romance but the importance of self-empowerment and the journey toward finding one’s true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 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.
