This lovely picture book adaptation tells the magical tale of the Twelve Dancing Princesses. Every morning, the King is puzzled and frustrated to find that his daughters' beautiful shoes are worn right through. No one can figure out where the princesses go each night. The King makes a decree: any man who can discover their secret will be allowed to marry the princess of his choice and inherit the kingdom. The story follows a kind, clever soldier who takes on the challenge. He discovers that the princesses are magically transported each night to an underground world where they dance until dawn with twelve princes. Alison Ritchie's retelling is accessible and enchanting, capturing the mystery and romance of the original fairytale, while the illustrations bring the beautiful gowns and the sparkling, hidden kingdom vividly to life for young readers.
