Disney Before the Story: Cinderella Takes the Stage

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Before Cinderella dropped her glass slipper . . . she was a girl ready to create! Ella, or Cinderella, as her parents fondly call her, is getting ready for a puppet-show contest when she meets an unexpected friend, Val. Val doesn't have much, but she teaches Ella how to sew. In return, Ella shares her sewing materials with Val. On the big day, the girls both put on great shows. But who will win the grand prize?
Disney Press is for readers of all ages who embrace the heart, humor, and imagination of Disney and Pixar’s unique brand of storytelling as told through Disney Baby, Classics, Princess, Villians, Disney Junior, Disney Channel, Feature Animation, and Live Action. View titles by Disney Books

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Before Cinderella dropped her glass slipper . . . she was a girl ready to create! Ella, or Cinderella, as her parents fondly call her, is getting ready for a puppet-show contest when she meets an unexpected friend, Val. Val doesn't have much, but she teaches Ella how to sew. In return, Ella shares her sewing materials with Val. On the big day, the girls both put on great shows. But who will win the grand prize?

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Disney Press is for readers of all ages who embrace the heart, humor, and imagination of Disney and Pixar’s unique brand of storytelling as told through Disney Baby, Classics, Princess, Villians, Disney Junior, Disney Channel, Feature Animation, and Live Action. View titles by Disney Books

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