![]() ![]() ![]() What we do know for a fact is that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of versions across the globe. Some claim Egyptian origins, some Greek, and some Chinese. ![]() The jury is still out as to the exact historical origins of this fairytale. You can find the Cinderella fairytale in nearly every culture across the world. But did you know he was just regurgitating a story that has been told around the world for eons? Who knew there was more than Disney’s version? Well, maybe smart people knew it was based on Charles Perrault’s telling in 1697. Little did I know about all the other Cinderella stories around the world. I’m sure I’ve seen it so many times it’s created permanent neural pathways in my brain and deep inroads into my psyche. I grew up watching Disney’s Cinderella on repeat. Whatever the case, I’ve got six wonderful picture books that will broaden your perspective. Or you may simply be an adult with enough good sense to let fairytales work their magic on you. You may be a teacher designing a unit study on multicultural Cinderella stories around the world. ![]()
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