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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 

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book jacketBigfoot 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.

book jacketBubba 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.

book jacketCinderella 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.

book jacketCinderella Penguin, or, The Little Glass Flipper by Janet Perlman(1992)The tale of Cinderella shows up in almost all cultures--even Penguin culture.

book jacketCinderella, 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.

book jacketCinderella'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.

book jacketCinder-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.

book jacketCinderhazel : 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.

book jacketCinderlily : 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.

book jacketCindy 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.

book jacketElla 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.

book jacketElla'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.

book jacketIf the Shoe Fits : Voices from Cinderella by Laura Whipple(2002)This book features poems based on the various characters in the fairy tale.

book jacketJames 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.

book jacketJust 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.

Cinderella Stories From Around the World

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