Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

Deborah Hopkinson ∙ Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

Hardcover

Published on Aug 15, 2023 | 48 Pages

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Ebook

Published on Aug 15, 2023 | 40 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

This fresh, hilarious retelling of Cinderella—told by the mouse who will become Cinderella’s coach horse—has a girl-power ending, a celebration of inclusivity, illustrations by a Caldecott Medalist...and even an explanation of how fairy tale pumpkins got their name!

If you thought you knew the fairy tale CINDERELLA, think again!

Did you know that the fairy godmother was actually grouchy? Or that the rodent she transformed into the coach’s horse was named Fred? Or that Cinderella hid from the prince when he came looking for her with that uncomfortable glass slipper?!

A best loved fairytale is given the ending it deserves in this clever picture book that shows a heroine shape her own destiny...and find her fairytale princess.

★ "Everything old is new again—and keeps getting better; a charming Ella for a new generation." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "This inventive collaboration between a beloved author and a Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator rises above the sea of retellings with its empowering themes and positive LGBTQIA+ representation." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A truly satisfying fairy-tale." —The Horn Book

"The text is funny, and the abundant dialogue flows seamlessly, making this spirited and romantic retelling a great choice for storytimes and classroom reader’s theater activities." —BookPage

ISBN 9780593480038 (Hardcover)
Published on Aug 15, 2023
Published by Anne Schwartz Books
Pages 48
Dimensions 9 x 11
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 690L | Fountas/Pinnell: O

ISBN 9780593480045 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Aug 15, 2023
Published by Anne Schwartz Books
Pages 48
Dimensions 9 x 11
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 690L | Fountas/Pinnell: O

ISBN 9780593480052 (Ebook)
Published on Aug 15, 2023
Published by Anne Schwartz Books
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 690L | Fountas/Pinnell: O

Deborah Hopkinson

Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.

Paul O. Zelinsky

Paul O. Zelinsky was born in Evanston, Illinois. He attended Yale University, where he took a course with Maurice Sendak, which later inspired him to pursue a career in children’s books. He went on to receive a graduate degree in painting from Tyler School of Art, in Philadelphia and Rome. His first book was published in 1978. Among many other awards and prizes, he received the 1998 Caldecott Medal for his illustrated retelling of Rapunzel, as well as Caldecott Honors for three of his books: Hansel and Gretel (1985), Rumpelstiltskin (1987), and Swamp Angel (1995). Paul Zelinsky lives in New York with his wife, Deborah.