Book Series · 7 Books

Once Upon a World Books

In order from Cinderella to Sleeping Beauty.

The Once Upon a World series is a set of 7 board books by Chloe Perkins, published between 2016 and 2025. Written for ages 2–5, most books run about 25 pages.

Cinderella
Snow White
Rapunzel
The Princess and the Pea
Once Upon a World Collection
The Little Mermaid
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Cinderella
Sale price
$858
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016

Cinderella

By Chloe Perkins, Sandra Equihua (Illustrator)

Cinderella's tale unfolds in Mexico with a magical twist.

24 pages
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Board Book
Summary: In a vibrant Mexican setting, Cinderella faces her stepmother's cruelty with the help of a fairy godmother. Will a glass slipper change her fate? Discover a multicultural twist on a classic.
The complete set

Once Upon a World Series

7 books · Published 2016–2025

Series
Sale price
$858

Cinderella

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016

Cinderella's tale unfolds in Mexico with a magical twist.

Snow White

Board Book · 2016

A princess, a wicked queen, and a fateful apple in a Japanese setting.

Sale price
$858

Rapunzel

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017

A girl with long hair is trapped in a tower in a vibrant Indian retelling.

The Princess and the Pea

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017

A princess must prove her identity with a mysterious test.

Once Upon a World Collection

Chapter Book · Ages 2–4 · 2018

Discover global twists on classic fairy tales in this enchanting collection.

The Little Mermaid

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2018

A mermaid's love for a prince risks everything in a Caribbean twist.

Sale price
$858

Sleeping Beauty

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2025

A princess must find true love by sixteen or face eternal sleep.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Once Upon a World series?

There are 7 books in the Once Upon a World series. It began with Cinderella in 2016, and the newest book, Sleeping Beauty, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Once Upon a World books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Once Upon a World to life.

01

Chloe Perkins

Author
02

Sandra Equihua

Illustrator
03

Misa Saburi

Illustrator
04

Archana Sreenivasan

Illustrator
05

Dinara Mirtalipova

Illustrator
06

Various

Illustrator
07

Hannah Eliot

Author
08

Nivea Ortiz

Illustrator
09

Netsanet Tesfay

Illustrator

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