What is the story of...?

"An official Who HQ book"--Cover

What Is the Story of Cinderella? -- The Flying Sandal -- The Magical Fish -- The Giving Tree -- Fairies, Pumpkins, and Glass Shoes -- A Dark Turn -- Stepping Off the Page -- A Popular Princess -- Her Own Hero -- A Modern Cinderella -- Timelines

"Did you know that the first version of Cinderella's story was written two thousand years ago in Greece? It was about a young woman named Rhodopis and her missing sandal. Since then, many versions of this fairy tale have been written featuring a poor girl whose kindness led to her dreams coming true. China, Italy, France, and Germany all have distinct versions of Cinderella's story that author Dana Rau explains within this exciting nonfiction book for fans of the beloved princess. Young readers will learn over a dozen different versions of Cinderella's story, including the most famous versions by Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Fans will also get to know the many different actresses who have brought Cinderella to life, including Brandy Norwood, Julie Andrews, Drew Barrymore, and Anne Hathaway"-- Provided by publisher

Ages 8-12

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