Cinderella Takes the Stage

Before the Story is an exciting, illustrated chapter book series that features your favorite Disney heroines on fun adventures as young girls. Before Cinderella dropped her glass slipper . . . she was a girl ready to create! Ella, or Cinderella, as her parents fondly call her, is getting ready for a puppet-show contest when she meets an unexpected friend, Val. Val doesn’t have much, but she teaches Ella how to sew. In return, Ella shares her sewing materials with Val. On the big day, the girls both put on great shows. But who will win the grand prize? Newly independent readers ages 5-8 will love this new illustrated chapter book based on Disney’s Cinderella. This Before the Story chapter book brings the childhood of one of Disney’s most iconic characters to life in a tale of creativity, unlikely friendships, and being true to yourself. Read all the Before the Story books! Mulan’s Secret Plan Elsa’s Icy RescueAnna Finds a FriendPocahontas Leads the Way …and more books on the way!