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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 

The Disney Version

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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.

book jacketCinderella 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.

book jacketCinderella'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.

book jacketCinderella'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.

book jacketDisney 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."

book jacketDisney Princess CD Storybook(2004)This book and accompanying CD includes a version of "Cinderella" and other princess stories featured in Disney movies.

book jacketA 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.

book jacketMy 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.

book jacketWalt Disney's Cinderella by Jane Werner Watson(2004, 1950)A reprinting of the 1950 "Little Golden Books" publication, based on the Disney motion picture.

book jacketWalt Disney's Cinderella(2004)This rendition of the tale is in a board book format.

Cinderella Stories From Around the World

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