Hace mucho tiempo?a long time ago?there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kind-hearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a young man in search of a wife. The young man, Javier, falls madly in love with beautiful Adelita, but she disappears from his fiesta at midnight, leaving him with only one clue to her hidden identity…
In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella. Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella stories end, poor Sattareh's troubles are only beginning! The unexpected plot twists will enchant readers as they rediscover the familiar tale in …
"Invitations to a Grand Ball in honour of the Prince Charming," squealed the Ugly Sisters. Cinderella's heart began to beat faster and faster! She ran up the cellar steps, almost bumping into the Baron! "Father!" she panted, "the invitations that have come for the Grand Ball! I cant go, can't I"
Though mistreated by her family, Cinderella manages to get to the prince's ball with the help of her fair godmother and to inspire the prince's undying love.
Three fairy tales illustrated by Rene Cloke: Cinderella, Tom Thumb and Babes in the Wood. Once there was a girl called Cinderella. She had two ugly step-sisters, who made her do all the house-work. While they wore fine dresses and slept in soft feather beds, Cinderella was dressed in rags and had to sleep in the cinders by the fire.
Disney princesses make the best babysitters! Girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book about Cinderella taking care of her fairy godmother's niece-and dealing with some silly magical mishaps!
Life at the palace was a dream come true for Cinderella, and she took care to share her good fortune with everyone she loved. This included her dear old horse, Frou, who had been her faithful friend since she was a child. One day, Cinderella was visiting Frou in the royal stable when her mouse friends, Jaq and Gus, ran up to tell her that a messenger had arrived at the palace! Cinderella said …
Once upon a time in Greece, fate left a young girl an orphan. Her stepmother was so hateful that she counted every drop of water the orphan drank! But with the help of Nature's blessings, the orphan was showered with gifts: brilliance from the Sun, beauty from the Moon, gracefulness from the Dawn—and even a tiny pair of blue shoes from the Sea. When the prince comes to visit their village, he…
Think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball? Think again! In this fun, quirky picture book, discover another perspective of this popular fairy tale. Along with bright, bold illustrations, the bestselling OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY series gives young children a fresh perspective on familiar tales. Read others in this series by acclaimed author Trisha Speed Shaskan, including TRULY, WE BOTH …
In this adaptation of the well-loved fairy tale, the father still has his head in the clouds and the stepmother is as mean as ever. But this story is set in the Last Frontier, and its details and imagery reflect Alaska's landscape and sensibility: the fairy godmother becomes an eagle spirit, the glass slipper a fisherwoman's boot. Evocative writing and colorful artwork distinguish this playful …