San Souci reworks an authentic French Creole variant of Perrault's tale, using the godmother as storyteller, to deliver a spirited and richly colloquial account of how she helps her beloved Cendrillon win the gift of love. Set on the island of Martinique, elements of West Indian culture and costume are woven into the story, splendidly illustrated by Brian Pinkney. Included is a glossary of French Creole words and phrases.