Cinduri, hungry and ragged, is befriended by Godfather Snake, who feeds her delicacies and dresses her in gold cloth and anklets with bells and diamonds, to meet the prince.

Offers Cinderella tales from around the world and includes teaching tips.

In this version of Cinderella, set in the Philippines, Abadeha endures abuse by her stepmother before being helped by the Spirit of the Forest and becoming the bride of the island chieftain's son.

Despite a cruel stepmother's schemes, Jouanah, a young Hmong girl, finds true love and happiness with the aid of her dead mother's spirit and a pair of special sandals.

Once upon a time in Greece, fate left a young girl an orphan. Her stepmother was so hateful that she counted every drop of water the orphan drank! But with the help of Nature's blessings, the orphan was showered with gifts: brilliance from the Sun, beauty from the Moon, gracefulness from the Dawn—and even a tiny pair of blue shoes from the Sea. When the prince comes to visit their village, he only has eyes for the mysterious beauty. Children will love this fanciful folk retelling of the Cinderella story, accompanied by luminous watercolor illustrations by Giselle Potter.

A retelling of the enthralling stories by a renowned folklorist, including Aladdin and Ali Baba, with evocative illustrations

The Peruvian Princess is the story of a young girl who grew up in a small, but wondrous valley, between the Peruvian Andes and South American rainforest. She grew into a beautiful young lady who learned to confront and overcome some tragic events in her life. It is a tender and heart-warming tale that will inspire readers of all ages to move forward and keep their dreams alive through honesty, perseverance, and the pursuit of happiness.

In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella. Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella stories end, poor Sattareh's troubles are only beginning! The unexpected plot twists will enchant readers as they rediscover the familiar tale in the lush setting of long-ago Persia. Shirley Climo's authentic details bring the story to life, and Robert Florczak's stunning paintings echo the vibrant colors and motifs of an ancient land. 01-02 TX Bluebonnet Award Masterlist

An African American girl takes her grandmother to watch the Chinese New Year's parade where her father is a member of the dragon dance troupe.

"Poems about children playing Chinese musical instruments and getting ready for a concert are accompanied by factual information about each instrument."--Provided by publisher.