"Cinderella," illustrated by Kinuko Y. Craft, is a beautifully retold version of the classic fairy tale. It follows the story of a kind-hearted girl who endures the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Despite her hardships, Cinderella's grace and resilience shine through. With the help of her fairy godmother, she attends the royal ball in a stunning gown and glass slippers. Captivating the prince, she must flee at midnight, leaving behind a single slipper as a clue. The prince searches for her, leading to a heartwarming reunion and a promise of love, proving that kindness and hope can lead to a better life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Chronicle Books (CA) .

Mahlon F. Craft came to writing late in life. Beauty and the Beast is his second published work as an author. He is a graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati. After completing postgraduate studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the 1960s, he worked as an award-winning art director and graphic designer. Beauty and the Beast is the ninth picture book of his design. Kinuko Y. Craft has won more than one hundred graphic-arts awards, including five gold medals from the Society of Illustrators. In 2008, she was inducted into their Hall of Fame. Her art has been in print for almost half a century, appearing on the covers of such prestigious publications as Time and Newsweek. Her illustrated books on Greek myths and of classic fairy tales have been published in the United States and other English-language countries, and in Europe, China, and Korea. Says Kirkus Reviews, "Every detail of her work-the flowers by a spring, a red cloak unfurled against a blue sky, moonlight on a tiger's back-is beautifully rendered. " Beauty and the Beast is her ninth illustrated book.