Once upon a time, there was a girl named Cinderella. She lived with her mean stepmother and stepsisters.

Cinderella was kind and gentle, but her stepmother made her do all the housework.

One day, a letter came. It was an invitation to the royal ball at the palace!

The stepsisters were excited and spent all day picking dresses. Cinderella wished she could go too.

On the night of the ball, Cinderella had to stay home while her family left for the palace.

Suddenly, her Fairy Godmother appeared. With a wave of her wand, she made a beautiful dress for Cinderella.

She also turned a pumpkin into a carriage and mice into horses. 'You can go to the ball!'

But the Fairy Godmother warned, 'You must be home before midnight, or the magic will end.'

Cinderella arrived at the ball. Everyone was amazed by her beauty, especially the Prince.

The Prince asked her to dance. They danced and danced, having a wonderful time.

Suddenly, Cinderella heard the clock strike midnight. She ran away, leaving behind a glass slipper.

The next day, the Prince searched for her. He found her and they lived happily ever after.