Cinder Edna: A Funny, Spunky Cinderella Story for Kids

Living right next door to the original Cinderella, a resourceful girl named Cinder Edna does the same wicked stepmother's chores but spends her time learning practical skills instead of moping — then the king announces a ball.

For the kid who'd rather fix the problem than wait around to be rescued, Cinder Edna is the fairy-tale answer they've been waiting for.

• Big idea: There's more than one way to be a heroine — competence and a sense of humor can matter as much as a fairy godmother.
• Vibes: Wry, energetic, and knowingly funny, with a wink at the fairy-tale formula it's retelling.

• enjoy fairy-tale twists and comparisons
• like to solve problems in practical, hands-on ways
• respond well to humor and jokes woven into a story
• are working on believing in their own capability

• Story & problem-solving: What are some of the skills Cinder Edna picked up from doing all that housework?
• Character comparison: How is Cinder Edna different from her neighbor Cinderella, even though they have the same kind of chores?
• Real-life connection: What's something practical you know how to do that makes you feel strong and capable, like Edna?
• Imagination: If you lived next door to Cinderella, what advice would you give her?
• Feelings & empathy: Do you think it was harder for Cinderella to sit and think about her troubles, or for Edna to stay busy? Why?