Cinderella

Loek Koopmans retells the classic Cinderella fairy tale in this picture book from North-South Books. The pictures blend clothing and building styles from different eras and places, so the world feels like a dreamy invention that still looks somewhat familiar. A soft, hazy glow runs through the artwork.

The text moves briskly through the well-known episodes of the story, keeping the recognizable details that readers expect. The tale ends happily, with Cinderella choosing to forgive her stepfamily.