Purchased for a rough little girl who does not understand her, a toy cat dreams in vain of dancing in the moonlight on a windowsill stage until a little boy sets her free

A sulky princess and the parents who have spoiled her have some surprises in store when a wise woman with a touch of magic kidnaps the princess

Filled with personal vignettes and resplendent illustrations, a fairy godmother, who has made young girls' dreams and wishes come true for ages, provides instructions, tips, and techniques for being a proper princess, from choosing the right tiara to recognizing a true prince.

An abridgement of the tale in which a girl proves that she is a real princess by feeling a pea through twenty mattresses and twenty featherbeds includes historical notes about Hans Christian Anderson and the original fairy tale.

Product Description: When a poor miller dies, he has nothing to leave his son but a cat—but, fortunately, it’s a very smart cat.  With just a pair of boots, a feathered hat, and a cloth bag, the wily Puss changes his master’s luck, transforming him from a peasant into a prince...read more