Africa and the Middle East
The Egyptian Cinderella by Shirley Climo(1989)In this version of Cinderella set in Egypt in the sixth century B.C., Rhodopes, a slave girl, eventually comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen.
The Golden Sandal : a Middle Eastern Cinderella by Rebecca Hickox(1998)An Iraqi version of the Cinderella story in which a kind and beautiful girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsister finds a husband with the help of a magic fish.
Raisel's Riddle by Erica Silverman(1999)A Jewish version of the Cinderella story, in which a poor but educated young women captivates her "Prince Charming" a rabbi's son, at a Purim ball.
Asia
The Gift of the Crocodile : a Cinderella Story by Judy Sierra(2000)In this Indonesian version of the Cinderella story, a girl named Damura escapes her cruel stepmother and stepsister and marries a handsome prince with the help of Grandmother Crocodile.
Jouanah, a Hmong Cinderella by Jewell Reinhart Coburn(1996)Despite a cruel stepmother's schemes, Jouanah, a young Hmong girl, finds true love and happiness with the aid of her dead mother's spirit and a pair of special sandals.
The Korean Cinderella by Shirley Climo(1993)In this version of Cinderella set in ancient Korea, Pear Blossom, a stepchild, eventually comes to be chosen by the magistrate to be his wife.
Ntsuag Nos : ib tug Cinderella Hmoob by Jewell Reinhart Coburn(1996)Translation of: Jouanah, a Hmong Cinderella.
Translation of: Jouanah, a Hmong
Despite a cruel stepmother's schemes, Jouanah, a young Hmong girl, finds true love and happiness with the aid of her dead mother's spirit and a pair of special shoes.
Wishbones : a Folk Tale from China by Barbara Ker Wilson(1993)In this Chinese version of the Cinderella tale, Yeh Hsien uses magic fishbones to dress herself in finery for the Cave Festival, where she loses a slipper in fleeing from her wicked stepmother.
Yeh-Shen : a Cinderella story from China by Ai-Ling Louie(1982)This version of the Cinderella story, in which a young girl overcomes the wickedness of her stepsister and stepmother to become the bride of a prince, is based on ancient Chinese manuscripts written 1000 years before the earliest European version.
Europe
Cinderella by Susan Jeffers(1985)The French folktale is retold by Amy Ehrlich with illustrations by renouned artist Susan Jeffers.
Cinderella by Ruth Sanderson(2002)Although she is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, a kind-hearted young woman manages to attend the palace ball with the help of her fairy godmother. This version of the French folktale is illustrated by Ruth Sanderson.
Cinderella by Nonny Hogrogian(1981)In a German version of the classic tale, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper in her haste to flee the palace before her fairy godmother's magic loses effect.
Cinderella by Charles Perrault(1979)From French folklore: In her haste to flee the palace before the fairy godmother's magic loses effect, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper.
Cinderella : or, The Little Glass Slipper by Charles Perrault(1988, 1954)This version of the French folktale, translated and illustrated by Marcia Brown was the Caldecott Award winner in 1955.
Cinderella = Cenicienta by Francesc Boada(2001)Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother.
Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper. by Charles Perrault(1972)This version of the French folktale is illustrated by Errol Le Cain.
Fair, Brown & Trembling : an Irish Cinderella Story by Jude Daly(2000)This version of the Cinderella story, in which a young girl overcomes the wickedness of her older sisters to become the bride of a prince, is based on a Irish folktale.
Princess Furball by Charlotte S. Huck(1989)An English variant of "Cinderella" in which princess in a coat of a thousand furs hides her identity from a king who falls in love with her.
The Way Meat Loves Salt : a Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition by Nina Jaffe(1998)In this Eastern European Jewish variant of the Cinderella story, the youngest daughter of a rabbi is sent away from home in disgrace, but thanks to the help of the prophet Elijah, marries the son of a renowned scholar and is reunited with her family. Includes words and music to a traditional Yiddish wedding song.
Americas
Adelita : A Mexican Cinderella Story by Tomie De Paola(2002)After the death of her mother and father, Adelita is badly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters until she finds her own true love at a grand fiesta.
Ashpet : An Appalachian Tale by Joanne Compton(1994)In this Appalachian variant of the Cinderella tale, old Granny helps Ashpet attend the church picnic where she charms Doc Ellison's son but loses one of her fancy red shoes.
Cendrillon : a Caribbean Cinderella by Robert San Souci(1998)A Creole variant of the familiar Cinderella tale set in the Caribbean and narrated by the godmother who helps Cendrillon find true love.
Cenicienta by Pat McKissack(1986)This beginning reader in the Spanish language tells of Cinderella's trip to a ball at the palace.
Little Gold Star : a Cinderella Cuento = Estrellita de Oro by Joe Hayes(2000)(Spanish American)
In this variation of the Cinderella story, coming from the Hispanic tradition in New Mexico, Arciá and her wicked stepsisters have different encounters with a magical hawk and are left physically changed in ways that will affect their meeting with the prince.
Little Gold Star : a Spanish American Cinderella Tale by Robert San Souci(2000)A Spanish American retelling of the familiar story of a kind girl who is mistreated by her jealous stepmother and stepsisters. In this version, the Virgin Mary replaces the traditional fairy godmother.
Moss Gown by William H. Hooks(1987)(Southern United States)
After failing to flatter her father as much as her two evil sisters do, Candace is banished from his plantation and only after much time and meeting her Prince Charming, is her father able to appreciate her love.
The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin(1992)In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, the Rough-Face Girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the Invisible Being.
Smoky Mountain Rose : an Appalachian Cinderella by Alan Schroeder(1997)In this variation on the Cinderella story, based on the Charles Perrault version but set in the Smoky Mountains, Rose loses her glass slipper at a party given by the rich feller on the other side of the creek.
Sootface : an Ojibwa Cinderella Story by Robert San Souci(1994)Although she is mocked and mistreated by her two older sisters, an Indian maiden wins a mighty invisible warrior for her husband with her kind and honest heart.
The Turkey Girl : a Zuni Cinderella Story by Penny Pollock(1996)In this Indian variant of a familiar story, some turkeys make a gown of feathers for the poor girl who tends them so that she can participate in a sacred dance, but they desert her when she fails to return as promised.
Other Versions
Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella by Tony Johnston(1998)This version of the familiar story in which a mistreated step-child finds happiness with the "man" of her dreams is set in the old-growth forest and features Bigfoot characters.
Bubba the Cowboy Prince by Helen Ketteman(1997)Loosely based on "Cinderella," this story is set is Texas, the fairy godmother is a cow, and the hero, named Bubba, is the stepson of a wicked rancher.
Chickerella by Mary Jane Auch(2005)This barnyard version of the Cinderella story features a mild-mannered chicken, a fashion-conscious Fairy Goosemother, and a prince at a Fowl Ball.
Cinderella at the Ball by Margaret Hillert(2007)A Cinderella Story for beginning readers: aided by her fairy godmother, Cinderella goes to the ball. Includes reading activities.
Cinderella Penguin, or, The Little Glass Flipper by Janet Perlman(1992)The tale of Cinderella shows up in almost all cultures--even Penguin culture.
Cinderella, the Dog and Her Little Glass Slipper by Diane Goode(2000)In this retelling of the classic fairy tale, an attractive mutt wins the heart of a prince with the help of her canine grandmother.
Cinderella's Dress by Nancy Willard(2003)Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella meets her prince with the help of two magpies and her fairy godmother.
Cinder-Elly by Frances Minters(1994)In this rap version of the traditional fairy tale, the overworked younger sister gets to go to a basketball game and meets a star player, Prince Charming.
Cinderhazel : The Cinderella of Halloween by Deborah Nourse Lattimore,(1997)An untidy witch named Hazel discovers that Prince Alarming likes dirt as much as she does.
Cinderlily : a floral fairy tale in three acts by David Ellwand
Flowers represent all the characters in this version of the classic fairy tale, which is presented in the form of a ballet.
Cindy Ellen : a Wild Western Cinderella by Susan Lowell(2000)Cindy Ellen loses one of her diamond spurs at the square dance in this wild western retelling of the classic Cinderella story.
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine(1997)In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her.
Ella's big chance : a Jazz-Age Cinderella by Shirley Hughes(2004)In this version of the Cinderella tale set in the 1920s, Ella has two men courting her--the handsome Duke of Arc and Buttons the delivery boy.
If the Shoe Fits : Voices from Cinderella by Laura Whipple(2002)This book features poems based on the various characters in the fairy tale.
James Marshall's Cinderella by Barbara Karlin(2001)First published in 1989 by Little, Brown and Co. as Cinderella, this version has humorous illustrations by popular author/artist James Marshall.
Just Ella by Margaret Haddix(1999)In this continuation of the Cinderella story, fifteen-year-old Ella finds that accepting Prince Charming's proposal ensnares her in a suffocating tangle of palace rules and royal etiquette, so she plots to escape.
Prince Cinders by Babette Cole(1988)A fairy grants a small, skinny prince a change in appearance and the chance to go to the Palace Disco.
Sidney Rella and the Glass Sneaker by Bernice Myers(1885)Sidney Rella becomes a football player with a little help from his fairy godfather.
The Disney Version
Cinderella by Walt Disney(1950)This animated Disney motion picture is available in DVD and VHS video formats.
A slighted beauty outshines her evil stepsisters at a royal ball, then returns to her grim existence before the handsome prince finds her again.
Cinderella II Dreams Come True(2002)When Cinderella and her prince return to the palace from their honeymoon, the new princess suddenly finds herself cast in the role of Royal Hostess. But the traditional rules of the Royal Court don't allow her to entertain in her own warm and wonderful way. With the help of everyone's favorite Fairy Godmother and a band of mischievous mice, Cinderella and her friends find that the only true way to succeed is to be yourself.
Cinderella III : a Twist in Time
Graphic novel version of the Disney motion picture "Cinderella" sequel.
Cinderella III. A Twist in Time(2007)An animated feature film on this DVD is based on characters in the famous fairy tale. A stepmother's revenge reveals the glass slipper did not fit Cinderella after all.
Cinderella's Countdown to the Ball by Heidi Kilgras(2002)In brief, simple text, Cinderella counts from one magic coach to twelve clock chimes, and back to one glass slipper as she and the prince live happily ever after.
Cinderella's Secret by Alexis Barad(2005)Cinderella has a secret place in her husband's castle where she can go when she needs a break from her duties as a princess.
Disney Princess by Jennifer Weinberg(2002)Dance with Cinderella at the ball, laugh with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and sing with Sleeping Beauty. Each of the three stories retells the classic tale of a Disney princess who triumphs over evil and lives happily ever after. This is just one of many in the "Disney Princess" line of stories which feature the character "Cinderella."
Disney Princess CD Storybook(2004)This book and accompanying CD includes a version of "Cinderella" and other princess stories featured in Disney movies.
A Dream for a Princess by Melissa Lagonegro(2005)Simplified retelling of the tale of Cinderella, a kitchen maid mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters who, with the help of her fairy godmother, attends the palace ball and meets the prince of her dreams.
My Side of the Story by Daphne Skinner(2005)Hear the story of Cinderella, both from her side and the side of her stepmother, Lady Tremaine.
Walt Disney's Cinderella(2004)This rendition of the tale is in a board book format.
Walt Disney's Cinderella by Jane Werner Watson(2004, 1950)A reprinting of the 1950 "Little Golden Books" publication, based on the Disney motion picture.
Other Movies and Media
Cinderella by James Marshall(2006)Video versions of "Cinderella" include James Marshall's retelling of the "Cinderella" story, on DVD, and a 1984 production from "Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre," on VHS.
Cinderella(1984)A 1984 Live-action presentation of the popular fairy tale starring Jennifer Beals, Matthew Broderick, Jean Stapleton, Eve Arden.
Cinderella (Television program : 1957)(2004)On DVD, this production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was originally broadcast by CBS March 31, 1957 and features Julie Andrews, Howard Lindsay, Dorothy Stickney, Ilka Chase, Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley, Edie Adams, Jon Cypher, Robert Penn. Cinderella comes to life in this enchanting version of the most beloved fairy tale.
Cinderella (Television program : 1965)(2001, 1965)On DVD, this production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was originally broadcast by CBS Feb. 22, 1965, and features Ginger Rogers, Walter Pidgeon, Celeste Holm, Jo Van Fleet, Stuart Damon, Lesley Ann Warren. Cinderella comes to life in this enchanting version of the most beloved fairy tale.
Cinderella : a Dance Fantasy(2007)The classic fairy tale is depicted in all of its romantic splendor in a ballet production created especially to introduce children to the world of dance.
CinderElmo(2000)In this "Sesame Street" production on DVD, Join CinderElmo as he goes to the ball of the beautiful princess with the help of his Fairy Godperson.
Namibia Omuninyan(2005)In this animated story on DVD, meet Omuninyan-Namibia's very own Cinderella. Harshly treated by her stepmother and stepsister, she is saddened when she finds that they have left for a great feast without her. A wind spirit grants Omuninyan's wish of attending, and upon her arrival, she captures the heart of the chief's son before quickly departing. Find out how the chief's son searches high and low to find the woman whom he has chosen to be his bride. Discover some of the culture and traditions of the people of Namibia through the engaging animations of this delightful folktale.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella(1998)On DVD, this 1998 version of the musical features Brandy, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, Victor Garber, Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban.
Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre(1996)This video release of the award-winning television series features the 1984 live-action production of "Cinderella," with Jennifer Beals, Matthew Broderick, Jean Stapleton, and Eve Arden.
Stories from my Childhood. Volume 3(1999)This DVD production includes a Russian version of the fairy tale.
