Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Cinderella.

All of the animals loved her, especially two mice named Gus and Jaq. They'd do anything for the girl they called Cinderelly.

Cinderella lived with her stepmother and her two stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella.

They were very mean to Cinderella, making her work all day cleaning, sewing, and cooking. She tried her best to make them happy.

Cinderella's stepmother, Lady Tremaine, was cold, cruel, and jealous of Cinderella’s charm and beauty.

She enjoyed giving Cinderella extra chores to do, such as bathing her cat, Lucifer

One day, a messenger arrived with a special invitation. There was going to be a royal ball at the palace!

The King wanted his son to find a bride. Every young woman in the kingdom was invited—including Cinderella!

Cinderella was very excited about the ball. In the attic, she found a dress that had belonged to her mother.

It was a bit old-fashioned, but Cinderella could make it beautiful!

Lady Tremaine didn't want Cinderella to go to the ball. She wanted the Prince to meet Anastasia and Drizella. Maybe he would marry one of them!

Lady Tremaine kept Cinderella busy with chores that would take her all night to finish.

While Cinderella was working, the mice and birds fixed her dress. They added ribbons and beads that the two stepsisters had thrown away.

Working together, the animals turned a simple dress into a fabulous gown!

Cinderella was overjoyed when she saw the dress. Now she could go to the ball!