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Cendrillon

Charles Perrault (1886)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages32 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age5

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Royalty / Prince

Synopsis

Alors que rententissent les coups de minuit, Cendrillon disparaît du bal où elle s'était rendue grâce à la fée, sa marraine. Le prince la retrouvera en faisant essayer à toutes les jeunes filles du royaume la petite pantoufle de verre qu'elle a perdue en s'enfuyant.

Is Cendrillon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

The classic Cinderella fairy tale by Charles Perrault features mild family conflict (stepmother/stepsister mistreatment) but focuses on magical transformation, kindness, and a happy ending with no violence or scary content.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse and class struggle.

Who'll love this

Young readers will love the magical fairy godmother, the beautiful ball gown transformation, and the famous glass slipper scene.

Tags

Classic Fairy TaleRoyalty RomanceMagical RealismFrench Literature