Sandyella

Picture book cover showing a little cowgirl doing a happy dance in new blue cowgirl boots and a vest, hat, and gloves, that have just been given to her by her fairy godmother. She is in a barn, and twirls a lasso above her head, in the middle of which is the title of the book: "Sandyella." A horse looks on from the far right, looking delighted.

I live in rural California, where princes, castles, and royal balls of the traditional sort are hard to come by. But I love fairy tales, so I decided to re-think Cinderella and fit her into my world. If Cinderella lived in the Western US, I think she would be after the title of Rodeo Princess, rather than marrying a prince. And I’m sure that her Fairy Godmother would have been just as helpful as the original…from the cowgirl hat down to the glittery Cowgirl Boots!  

 Created digitally in Procreate.