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The Cinderella Books

In order from The Egyptian Cinderella to The Persian Cinderella.

The Cinderella series is a set of 4 picture books by Shirley Climo, published between 1989 and 1999. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Egyptian Cinderella
The Korean Cinderella
The Irish Cinderlad
The Persian Cinderella
The Egyptian Cinderella
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Egyptian Cinderella
Sale price
$1899
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

The Egyptian Cinderella

By Shirley Climo, Ruth Heller (Illustrator)

A lost slipper leads a slave girl to the Pharaoh's palace and a chance to become queen.

32 pages· 1,442 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Summary: Rhodopis, a Greek slave in Egypt, treasures her rose-red slippers, the only joy in her lonely life. When a falcon steals one slipper, it mysteriously ends up with the Pharaoh. Intrigued, he vows to find the slipper's owner and make her queen. Can Rhodopis's fortune change with a single lost shoe? Discover the twists of fate in this enchanting retelling of a classic tale.
The complete set

The Cinderella Series

4 books · Published 1989–1999

The Egyptian Cinderella
Series
Sale price
$1899

The Egyptian Cinderella

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A lost slipper leads a slave girl to the Pharaoh's palace and a chance to become queen.

The Korean Cinderella
Series
Sale price
$958

The Korean Cinderella

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

A young girl faces impossible tasks set by her jealous stepmother, aided by magical creatures.

The Irish Cinderlad
Series
Sale price
$858

The Irish Cinderlad

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A young man with big feet and a magical bull faces giants and dragons to win a princess's heart.

The Persian Cinderella
Series
Sale price
$858

The Persian Cinderella

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Magic helps Settareh outsmart stepsisters, but her troubles are just beginning.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Cinderella series?

There are 4 books in the Cinderella series. It began with The Egyptian Cinderella in 1989, and the newest book, The Persian Cinderella, was published in 1999.

What ages are the Cinderella books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Cinderella book is the longest?

The Persian Cinderella is the longest book in the series at 2,537 words (32 pages).

Which Cinderella book is the shortest?

The Egyptian Cinderella is the shortest at 1,442 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The Cinderella to life.

01

Shirley Climo

Author
02

Ruth Heller

Illustrator
03

Loretta Krupinski

Illustrator
04

Robert Florczak

Illustrator

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