Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper

From The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

This is Charles Perrault's famous fairy tale from The Blue Fairy Book, a collection compiled by Andrew Lang and first published in 1889. Perrault's original version appeared in France in 1697. The story of Cinderella has been told for centuries across many cultures, but Perrault's version—with the fairy godmother, the pumpkin coach and the glass slippers—is the one most readers know today. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale is worth a child's time because it teaches that goodness, patience and kindness are rewarded, and that forgiveness is a mark of true nobility.

Band

Green · Independent readers, early, about 8 to 10

Length

long · about 888 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

The Blue Fairy Book, Andrew Lang · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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