Cinderella

by Miles Kelly Publishing, Katie Rewse (Illustrator)

"The story of Cinderella has been a beloved fairy tale for generations. This book tells the classic story through a new modern lens. In jeans and a t-shirt, this Cinderella accepts a magic spell from her fairy godmother so she can go to a ball and meet the love of her life. Stunning illustrations show a dark-skinned Cinderella in this celebration of diversity that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

Genres: Picture Books

24 pages, Library Binding

Published July 30, 2023

About the author

Miles Kelly is an independent UK children's book publisher, producing high-quality, affordable books for kids. The team's ethos is to create 'children's books to inspire and share' that reach as many children as possible, spreading the joy of reading. The company has more than 400 titles in print, for kids aged 3–12 years, including non-fiction books packed with awesome facts and dramatic photography, original illustrated picture books, preschool flashcards and workbooks, and classic illustrated children's fiction. Among the bestsellers are the hugely successful 100 Facts series, now with over 80 titles available, great-value bumper fiction and non-fiction books, and the much-loved Convertibles – books that fold out into vehicles or fold flat into playmats. There really is something for every child.

Reviews

[Panda Incognito · Rating 2 out of 5]

The description claims that this picture book retells the story through a modern lens, but it's a paint-by-numbers retelling with all of the same historic trappings, and the only difference is the modern clothes that people wear before the ball. This is a perfectly fine diverse retelling of the traditional Cinderella story, but there's nothing new or creative about the story.