What Is the Story of Cinderella?

Rau, Dana Meachen/ Malan, David (Illustrator)/ Who Hq (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 059375428X / ISBN 13: 9780593754283

Published by Penguin Workshop, 2025

dgs edition. 112 pages. 7.62x5.31x0.30 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 059375428X

Synopsis:

How did the story of Cinderella, her glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and a magical night at the ball with a prince come to be? Find out in this dazzling book that explores the many different versions of Cinderella's story across different authors, movies, cultures, and more! Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time in the What Is the Story Of? series! 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. Series Overview: Following the same format as the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series, the What Is the Story Of? books tell the "biographies" of our most beloved fictional characters and include a full-color foldout character timeline.

About the Author: Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies. She is the author of Who Are the Rolling Stones? and Who Was Betty White?

Bibliographic Details

Title: What Is the Story of Cinderella?
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Malan, David
Condition: Brand New