Printable coloring story · Ages 2–5
Cinderella
The classic fairy tale of Cinderella, the royal ball, a midnight promise, and one glass slipper.
Cinderella works at home while her stepfamily prepares for the royal ball. A fairy godmother helps her go in a pumpkin coach, but Cinderella must leave before midnight. When she loses one glass slipper, the prince searches until it fits Cinderella and they begin a happy new life together.
A 10-page story to read, color, and keep
Read, color, learn
Ten little scenes to read and color.
Read one short sentence, color the scene, then pause for the little fact and question. The pages follow the story in order.
- 01Page 1
Page 1
Cinderella Does the Chores
Cinderella sweeps the cottage while her stepmother and stepsisters prepare their gowns for the royal ball.
Little factA broom gathers dust so a room can be clean and ready for people.
Talk together: Can you find Cinderella's broom and the ball gowns?
- 02Page 2
Page 2
The Invitation Arrives
A royal invitation to the ball arrives at the cottage, and the stepfamily gathers around it.
Little factAn invitation tells a guest where and when a special gathering will happen.
Talk together: Can you find the large invitation?
- 03Page 3
Page 3
Cinderella Is Left Behind
The stepmother and stepsisters leave for the ball, while Cinderella stays behind and wishes she could go.
Little factA wish is a hope for something we would like to happen.
Talk together: Who is leaving, and who is staying at home?
- 04Page 4
Page 4
The Fairy Godmother Appears
A kind fairy godmother appears beside Cinderella and promises to help her go to the ball.
Little factA helper listens to a problem and offers safe, caring support.
Talk together: Can you find the fairy godmother's star-tipped wand?
- 05Page 5
Page 5
The Coach and the Midnight Warning
Magic gives Cinderella a gown, glass slippers, and a pumpkin coach, but the fairy godmother warns her to return before midnight.
Little factA clock helps people notice when it is time to start or stop an activity.
Talk together: Can you find the pumpkin coach, glass slippers, and large clock?
- 06Page 6
Page 6
Cinderella Dances with the Prince
At the royal ball, Cinderella dances with the prince beneath the bright hall lights.
Little factPeople can move to music by stepping, turning, and keeping a gentle rhythm.
Talk together: Can you find Cinderella and the prince dancing together?
- 07Page 7
Page 7
The Midnight Escape
The clock nears midnight, so Cinderella runs from the ball and loses one glass slipper on the path.
Little factA clock's hands move around a circle to show the passing time.
Talk together: Can you find the clock near midnight and the lost slipper?
- 08Page 8
Page 8
The Prince Searches
The prince finds the glass slipper and travels from home to home to search for the person who wore it.
Little factA shoe is made to fit around a foot and protect it while walking.
Talk together: Can you find the prince carrying the glass slipper?
- 09Page 9
Page 9
The Slipper Fits Cinderella
The slipper does not fit either stepsister, but it fits Cinderella perfectly when she tries it on.
Little factA good fit leaves enough room to move without slipping or squeezing.
Talk together: Who can wear the slipper perfectly?
- 10Page 10
Page 10
A Happy New Life
Cinderella and the prince marry and begin a happy new life together, with the glass slipper shining nearby.
Little factA new life together grows through kindness, trust, and caring for one another.
Talk together: Can you find Cinderella, the prince, and the shining glass slipper?
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