# Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred - Hardcover

by **Deborah Hopkinson** (Author), **Paul O. Zelinsky** (Illustrator)

**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 princ_ess._

### Author Biography

Deborah Hopkinson is the author of many highly acclaimed picture books, including _A Letter to My Teacher_, which received two starred reviews, and the modern classic _Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt_, which the _New York Times_ called "inspiring." Her other books include _Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building_, a _Boston Globe-Horn Book_ Honor Book; and _Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale_, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book. She lives in Oregon with her family.

Paul O. Zelinsky is the acclaimed illustrator numerous children's books. He received the Caldecott Medal for his illustrated retelling of _Rapunzel_, as well as three Caldecott Honors for _Hansel and Gretel_, _Rumpelstiltskind_, and _Swamp Angel_, written by Anne Isaacs, along with countless other awards. He is also the illustrator of the _New York Times_ bestselling movable book, _The Wheels on the Bus_. Most recently, he illustrated Emily Jenkins's _All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah,_ which received six starred reviews and was hailed as "dazzling" by The _New York Times._ Paul lives in New York with his wife.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.1 x 9.1 IN

**Publication Date:** August 15, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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