Other Cinderella adaptations nudge open the door to understanding another culture, like 'Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story'.

Some Cinderella stories enchant with their stunning illustrations as in the version by Kinuko Y. We've created this ultimate list of the best Cinderella books for kids to include Cinderella adaptations from a host of cultures as well as fractured fairy tales of this beloved tale from the modern era.

Popular culture is, unfortunately, perhaps more aware of different versions of Cinderella movies (think Ever After, A Cinderella Story, Into the Woods, etc.) than they are of different versions of Cinderella books. While many readers are probably familiar with Walt Disney's version of the story as told through film, there are as many different versions of Cinderella as there are cultures and times. Chapter books are generally for readers ages 6 to 12 and will include middle-grade fairy tale retellings such as 'Ella Enchanted'.The tale of Cinderella spans time and place. Picture books are intriguing for all ages, but geared towards ages 2 to 6. Board books are best for the littlest readers ages 0 to 3. This list includes books to appeal to readers ages 0 to 10 and beyond, from board to picture to chapter books. Still other Cinderella fractured fairy tales, such as 'Seriously, Cinderella is SO Annoying!: The Story of Cinderella as Told by the Wicked Stepmother,' remind us to see things from other perspectives. The tale of Cinderella spans time and place.

Cinderella by Kinuko Y. Craft