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Cinderella's New Friends

Once upon a time, in a bright cozy house, lived a kind girl named Cinderella.

Opening scene, cozy house, introduces Kind girl, fair skin, blue eyes, always wearing a warm smile

Cinderella had two stepsisters who were not very nice, but she always smiled.

Introduces stepsisters' behavior, Kind girl, fair skin, blue eyes, always wearing a warm smile's kindness

Every day, Cinderella did chores while her stepsisters played with their toys.

Kind girl, fair skin, blue eyes, always wearing a warm smile working, stepsisters playing

One day, while sweeping, Cinderella found a tiny mouse trapped in a corner.

Kind girl, fair skin, blue eyes, always wearing a warm smile finds a trapped mouse

She gently freed the mouse and whispered, 'You're safe now, little one.'

Kind girl, fair skin, blue eyes, always wearing a warm smile helps the mouse, shows compassion

The grateful mouse squeaked and ran to get its friends to help Cinderella.

Mouse leaves to bring help, friendship theme

Soon, Cinderella had a group of mouse friends who helped her with chores.

Mouse friends come, help with chores

Her stepsisters laughed at her, 'You only have mice for friends!' they sneered.

Two girls, scornful expressions, dressed in fancy clothes mock Kind girl, fair skin, blue eyes, always wearing a warm smile, reveal attitude

Cinderella just smiled because she knew real friends show kindness and love.

Kind girl, fair skin, blue eyes, always wearing a warm smile's wisdom, value of true friendship

When the invitation to the royal ball arrived, Cinderella's mice friends were excited.

Ball invitation arrives, mice share excitement

The stepsisters grabbed the invitation and said, 'You can't go, Cinderella!'

Two girls, scornful expressions, dressed in fancy clothes exclude Kind girl, fair skin, blue eyes, always wearing a warm smile from the ball

The mice friends decided to make a beautiful dress for Cinderella in secret.

Mice plot to help, show determination

Working together, the mice created a stunning gown while Cinderella slept.

Mice create gown, teamwork

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Cinderella felt when her stepsisters were unkind?
  • What does the story show about the importance of friendships?
  • How can we be like the mouse friends and help others in need?

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