Celebrate 75 magical years of Disney's beloved Cinderella with this beautifully reimagined anniversary edition. Brittany Mazique brings fresh enchantment to the timeless tale of a young woman whose kindness and courage lead her to her dreams — complete with stunning new illustrations by Maxine Vee that capture the wonder of the original while introducing it to a whole new generation of readers.
Why I Said Yes When Disney Asked Me to Retell Cinderella
When Disney asked me to retell Cinderella for her 75th anniversary, I thought I knew the story. I'd seen the 1950 film a hundred times growing up. I could hum the songs. I could quote the Fairy Godmother.
But sitting down to actually write Cinderella — to choose every word a brand-new generation of readers would meet her through — I realized something I'd missed. The lesson at the heart of Cinderella isn't about the glass slipper or the ball or the prince. It's about who you choose to be when life is unfair.
Cinderella is treated cruelly. She could become cruel back. She doesn't. That's the part I wanted my own daughters to feel — that kindness isn't weakness, that integrity is a choice you make every day, and that hope can carry you further than circumstance.
Writing Cinderella is also what inspired me to create Millie Magnus — a heroine who has Cinderella's heart of kindness, but who picks up where Cinderella's lessons leave off. Where Cinderella endures, Millie acts. Where Cinderella waits, Millie speaks up. They're sisters, in a way. And every parent who loves Cinderella for her heart will find a chapter-book friend in Millie.
— Brittany Mazique
About This Edition
The 75th Anniversary Edition of Walt Disney's Cinderella is a celebration of one of the most beloved fairy tales ever told. Originally released in 1950, Disney's Cinderella has enchanted generations with its timeless message that kindness and courage can change your life.
This special edition features a fresh retelling by Brittany Mazique with breathtaking new illustrations by Maxine Vee, plus full-color designed endpapers featuring the film's 75th anniversary logo. Perfect for bedtime reading, gifting, or adding to any Disney collection, it introduces the magic of Cinderella to a whole new generation while honoring the story that started it all.
Cinderella endures kindness. Millie Magnus acts on it. Where Cinderella waits for the world to change, Millie speaks up — for her friends, her community, and herself. From the same Disney author, the Millie Magnus chapter book series is the natural next step for kids ages 5–8 who loved Cinderella and are ready for their first chapter books.
About Walt Disney's Cinderella: 75th Anniversary Edition
What age is Walt Disney's Cinderella 75th Anniversary Edition for?+
Ages 3 to 7. The book is a hardcover picture book ideal for read-aloud at bedtime, gifting, and adding to any Disney library. For older readers ready to graduate from picture books, the Millie Magnus chapter book series (ages 5 to 8) by the same author is a natural next step.
Who is the author of Walt Disney's Cinderella 75th Anniversary Edition?+
Cinderella's most enduring lessons are kindness, courage, hope, integrity, and treating others well even when life is unfair. The story teaches children that their character — how they choose to act — is what truly defines them, not their circumstances. For more on raising kids with these values through stories, see books that teach courage and standing up for yourself.
How is the 75th Anniversary Edition different from the original Cinderella picture book?+
Originally released in 1950, Disney's Cinderella has enchanted generations. The 75th Anniversary Edition features a fresh retelling by Brittany Mazique with all-new illustrations by Maxine Vee, plus full-color designed endpapers featuring the film's 75th anniversary logo. It honors the original story while introducing it to a new generation of readers.
Where can I buy Walt Disney's Cinderella: 75th Anniversary Edition?+
The book is available in hardcover at Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Politics & Prose, and most independent bookstores (links in the buy section above). School librarians and educators interested in bulk orders can find resources on the educator page.
