Princess of the Midnight Ball

Princess of the Midnight Ball
by Jessica Day George

A retelling of the tale of twelve princesses who wear out their shoes dancing every night, and of Galen, a former soldier now working in the king's gardens, who follows them in hopes of breaking the curse.

Princess Hyacinth: (The Surprising Tale of the Girl Who Floated)

Princess Hyacinth: (The Surprising Tale of the Girl Who Floated)

by Florence Parry Heide

Illustrated by Lane Smith

Princess Hyacinth is bored and unhappy sitting in her palace every day because, unless she is weighed down by specially-made clothes, she will float away, but her days are made brighter when kite-flying Boy stops to say hello.

King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
by Audrey Wood
Illustrated by Don Wood

Despite pleas from his court, a fun-loving king refuses to get out of his bathtub to rule his kingdom.

May I Bring a Friend?

May I Bring a Friend?
by Beatrice Schenk De Regniers
Illustrated by Beni Montresor

A well-mannered little boy has permission to bring his animal friends to visit the king and queen.