1. Cinderellas Around the World

2. Once upon a time, there was a family with three daughters
Once upon a time, there was a family with three daughters. Two were mean and unkind.
The Rough-Face Girl, by Rafe Martin An Algonquin Indian Cinderella

3. The third daughter was helpful and sweet, but dirty from working near the stove and fire. Her name was Cinderella.
Domitila, Adapted by Jewell Reinhart Coburn A Mexican Cinderella

4. One night, there was going to be a ball at the Prince’s palace
One night, there was going to be a ball at the Prince’s palace. The mean sisters would not let Cinderella go to the ball.
Jouanah, by Jewell Reinhart Coburn A Hmong Cinderella

5. So Cinderella made a wish
So Cinderella made a wish. “I long to sing and laugh and see all the fine clothes and jewelry.”
The Golden Sandal, by Rebecca Hickox A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story

6. Her wish was granted, and she went to the ball
Her wish was granted, and she went to the ball. All around her people whispered, “Look at that beautiful girl! Who can she be?”
Yeh-Sen, retold by Ai-Ling Louie A Cinderella Story from China

7. As she ran home from the ball, she left her slipper behind.
Angkat, by Jewell Reinhart Coburn The Cambodian Cinderella

8. The Prince searched for Cinderella
The Prince searched for Cinderella. When he found her, he asked to be her husband.
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, by John Steptoe An African Tale

9. They lived happily ever after.
The End