Books Like Cinderella
Families who loved Cinderella by Ed Bryan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Cinderella by Ed Bryan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with feelings of unfairness at home or struggling to find their place within a sibling dynamic. This modern retelling speaks directly to the child who feels like they are doing all the heavy lifting while others get the glory, providing a safe space to process sibling rivalry and the longing for recognition. While the core story remains the classic tale of a girl and a glass slipper, Nosy Crow breathes fresh, humorous life into the characters, making the stepsisters more relatable (though still nasty) and the fairy godmother more whimsical. It is perfectly pitched for preschoolers and early elementary students, using comedy to soften the themes of isolation. It serves as a beautiful reminder that even in the midst of hard work and feeling overlooked, there is room for magic and a happy ending.
