Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story
No. of pages 40
Published: 2004
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"Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story" by Tomie dePaola is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic Cinderella tale set in Mexico. The story follows Adelita, a young girl who lives with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters after her father's death. Despite her hardships, Adelita is kind-hearted and has a deep connection to her deceased mother, who left her a beautiful dress. When a fiesta is announced, Adelita's wish to attend seems impossible until a magical twist allows her to showcase her inner beauty. The story celebrates cultural heritage, resilience, and the power of kindness, concluding with a heartwarming fairytale ending. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Turtleback Books .
Tomie de Paola is an internationally popular illustrator and adapter of Bible stories and themes for children.