Once upon a time, in a little house, lived a sweet girl named Cinderella. Cinderella was very gentle and kind to everyone she met, even the little birds and mice who lived near her.
Sometimes, the people she lived with were not very kind to her. They asked her to do many chores, like sweeping the floors and dusting the shelves. But even when she was busy, Cinderella always kept a kind smile on her face and a gentle song in her heart.
One sunny day, happy news arrived! The Prince in the big castle was having a wonderful party with music and dancing. Everyone was invited to come and have fun.
Cinderella wished very much that she could go to the party. She imagined dancing and seeing all the lovely decorations. But she didn't have a party dress or shiny shoes.
Just when she felt a little sad, a kind person with a sparkle in her eyes appeared! This special helper saw Cinderella's gentle heart and knew she deserved to go to the party.
With a little wave of her hand and a sprinkle of happy dust, Cinderella's old clothes turned into a beautiful, shimmery gown! On her feet appeared the most lovely, sparkly glass slippers.
The kind helper smiled and said, "You are ready for the party, dear! Remember to be home before the last chime of the big clock."
Cinderella thanked the kind helper and hurried to the castle. The party was even more wonderful than she imagined! There was cheerful music, and everyone was smiling.
The Prince saw gentle Cinderella across the room and asked her to dance. They danced and danced, and the Prince thought she was the kindest, most lovely person he had ever met. Cinderella felt very happy and light.
But then, Cinderella heard the big clock begin to chime! Oh dear, she had to go! She quickly said goodbye and hurried out of the castle. In her haste, one sparkly glass slipper slipped off her foot on the grand stairs.
The Prince found the sparkly slipper. He knew it belonged to the kind, gentle dancer. He said, "I will find the person whose foot fits this little shoe!" So, he went from house to house.
Finally, he came to Cinderella's house. The sparkly slipper did not fit the people who were not kind. But when Cinderella gently tried it on, her foot slipped right in! It was a perfect fit!
The Prince was so happy to find Cinderella again. He saw that her kindness and gentleness were her truest beauty. They were both so happy to have found each other, and they lived happily, always being kind and gentle with everyone they met. And that, little one, is how Cinderella's gentle heart led to her happy dream coming true. Now, time for sleepy dreams of your own.