Cinderella Stories From Around the World
There are many versions of this classic tale from all over the world. Here are some from the library collection.
This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services, 1/08
Europe
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 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 Susan Jeffers(1985)The French folktale is retold by Amy Ehrlich with illustrations by renouned artist Susan Jeffers.
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.
