Cinderella

Reading to young children has become difficult because the selection has become so limited. For example, I have read three versions of Cinderella, “Ashputtle” by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm, “When the Clock Strikes” by Tanith Lee, and Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” by Campbell Grant. I would read Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” to my three-year-old child because it is not as violent, it is short, and it has good morals. When it comes to picking a …

…versions of Cinderella that I’ve read, “Ashputtle” by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm, “When the Clock Strikes” by Tanith Lee, and Disney’s “Cinderella” by Campbell Grant, I would read Disney’s “Cinderella” to my three year old child. Disney’s “Cinderella” is not as violent as the other two versions, it is the shortest, and it has the best morals. These three components combine to create an enjoyable and appropriate story for young children.