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Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

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Hardcover $18.99

Aug 15, 2023 | ISBN 9780593480038 | 4-8 years

Hardcover $21.99

Aug 15, 2023 | ISBN 9780593480045 | 4-8 years

Ebook $4.99

Aug 15, 2023 | ISBN 9780593480052 | 4-8 years

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    About Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

    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.

    About Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

    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.

    About Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

    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.

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    Tony Bennett: A Little Golden Book Biography
    Happy Earth Day!
    Betty White: Collector's Edition
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    About 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.

    About 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… More about Paul O. Zelinsky

    About 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.

    About 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… More about Paul O. Zelinsky

    About 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.

    About 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… More about Paul O. Zelinsky

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Aug 15, 2023 | 48 Pages | 9 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593480038

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Aug 15, 2023 | 48 Pages | 9 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593480045

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Aug 15, 2023 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593480052

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    Praise

    ★ “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

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