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I was a bit worried the stepfamily’s cruelty would be too harsh for my 6-year-old, but the story strikes a nice balance between drama and magic. The ballroom scene is described with just enough detail to make her imagine the glass slipper moment perfectly.

The way Cinderella's tears fall when she's left behind really pulls at your heartstrings. The paperback's font size was just right for reading aloud to my niece.

I was really moved by how the story captures that feeling of being left behind while everyone else goes to a party. The description of Cinderella weeping after being left out of the King's dance made me tear up a bit. It's a classic tale that still feels fresh and emotional.