Books About Cinderella

The Best Cinderella Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about cinderella? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Cinderella

Princess of Glass
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2010

Princess of Glass

By Jessica Day George · Book #2 in the Twelve Dancing Princesses series

A princess's quest for peace is thwarted by a vengeful fairy.

266 pages
4.1 Goodreads · 23,370 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Princess Poppy seeks refuge from her kingdom's turmoil through a royal exchange program, aiming for alliances and love. However, a vengeful fairy's curse threatens her plans, complicating her path to happiness. Can Poppy navigate this enchanted chaos and secure her future, or will the fairy's wrath unravel her dreams? Dive into a tale of intrigue, magic, and unexpected romance.
Better Together, Cinderella
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Better Together, Cinderella

By Ashley Franklin, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)

A princess who just became a big sister to twins tries to prove herself at a ball.

32 pages
3.7 Goodreads · 124 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Tameika has become a big sister to twins, and nothing she does for them seems to go right. When her family heads to the community ball, she is sure it is her chance to show she is the best big sister ever. With help from her Uncle Derrick, she learns that a growing family is better together. A follow-up to Not Quite Snow White.
Cinderella in the City
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Cinderella in the City

By Cari Meister, Erica-Jane Waters (Illustrator) · Flash Forward Fairy Tales series

A modern girl with endless chores dreams of winning a big dance contest.

32 pages· 751 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 46 ratings
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Summary: In this modern Cinderella, Cindy wants to enter an awesome new dance contest, but she has piles of chores, an annoying stepfamily and nothing to wear. Luckily, her fairy godmother carries a smartphone. With new glass slippers and some slick moves, can Cindy dance her way to a happy ending?
Cinda Meets Ella
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Cinda Meets Ella

By Wallace West · Book #2 in the Fairly Queer Tales series

A ranch girl enters a rodeo contest to win back her freedom.

40 pages
3.6 Goodreads · 67 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Cinda's life has been miserable since awful Aunt Hildy and her boys took over. When a mysterious rider calls a roping-and-riding contest at the Rancho Del Reina, Cinda sees her chance: the cash prize could buy back her freedom. Can she grab the gold, and the attention of nonbinary Ella Del Reina, before sundown? A western-style twist on Cinderella.
Cinderstella
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Cinderstella

By Brenda S. Miles, Susan D. Sweet, Valeria Docampo (Illustrator) · Classic Tales for Modern Kids series

A girl in a fairy-tale kingdom would rather explore space than marry a prince.

32 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 65 ratings
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Summary: Cinderstella has her own plans for happily ever after, and becoming a princess isn't one of them: she wants to be an astronaut. In this modern retelling of Cinderella, she challenges what is expected of her to follow her passion for planets and stars. Includes a note to parents and caregivers.
Cinderella: Princessography
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$2374
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Cinderella: Princessography

By Molly Kempf Hodgins

A fairy godmother shares her memories of the night a kind girl went to the ball.

32 pages
4.3 Goodreads · 17 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Cinderella's story told from the point of view of her Fairy Godmother, with original illustrations on every page. Readers move through the village and the chateau, meet the prince and the animal friends, and find keepsakes from the tale on each spread, such as the invitation to the ball, a dash of magic dust and the key the mice used to rescue Cinderella, along with the Fairy Godmother's private thoughts.
Cinderella's Big Foot
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$903
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Cinderella's Big Foot

By Laura North, Martin Remphry (Illustrator) · Tadpoles: Fairytale Twists series

A wish comes true, but this would-be princess has terrible manners at the ball.

32 pages· 442 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.5 Goodreads · 38 ratings
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Summary: Cinderella's fairy godmother grants her wish to go to the ball, and she meets the prince. But this Cinderella does not behave like a princess at all, so her fairy godmother has to teach her a lesson. A funny twist on the classic fairy tale for beginning readers.
The Lost Slipper
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021

The Lost Slipper

By Swapna Reddy, Binny Talib (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Ballet Bunnies series

A lost slipper, a ticking clock, and a mysterious helper. Can the Ballet Bunnies save the day?

96 pages· 3,557 words· Est. 40 min read
4.1 Goodreads · 44 ratings
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Summary: Millie is thrilled to watch her favorite ballet, but disaster strikes when she loses a slipper at the theater. With the curtain about to rise, the Ballet Bunnies must find it. As they search, a mysterious dancer offers unexpected help. Will they recover the slipper in time, or will Millie's dream night turn into a nightmare? Join the Ballet Bunnies on a whimsical adventure filled with twirls, leaps, and a dash of mystery. Perfect for young readers who love a touch of magic and dance.
Walt Disney's Cinderella
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1950

Walt Disney's Cinderella

By Jane Werner, Retta Scott Worcester (Illustrator)

A mistreated girl dreams of escape and transformation at a royal ball.

24 pages· 1,245 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 519 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Cinderella, trapped in a life of servitude by her cruel stepsisters, dreams of freedom. When a royal ball offers a chance for transformation, will magic and courage be enough to change her fate? Discover the timeless tale of hope and resilience, beautifully illustrated with vintage charm.
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