Did you know that nearly every country has a different version of Cinderella? This story combines many of them in a unique way, by combining all the different versions into one tale. In Russia, the starving girl is given honey by a cow. Figs and apricots are gifts from a fairy in Iran. Glass slippers are the preferred footwear in France, but diamond anklets are provided in India and sandals of gold in Iraq. Each page is illustrated to reflect the art and culture of the country highlighted on that page. Enjoy the Cinderella story while getting to know many different cultures.
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