Synopses & Reviews
A witty contemporary fairy tale that is visually exquisite, full of delicately detailed illustrations to be treasured Once there was a princess who had no kingdom. All she had was a pony and cart, and a red umbrella to keep her dry from the rain. What she lacked in wordly possessions though, she made up for in kindness, cleverness, and beautyqualities that made all the rich princes with kingdoms to spare want to marry her. But what is a kingdom without love?
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"If you're going to enter the rococo Neverland of poor-but-deserving princesses searching for Mr Right among assorted prince Wrongs, you might as well do it with the skill and aplomb of Ursula Jones and Sarah Gibb." —Financial Times
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"An old-fashioned, romantic fairy tale with Crabtree and Evelyn decorative elegance, detailed silhouettes, and bronze gilding. Such outstanding prettiness with substance is rare, but this will win any girlie heart." —Sunday Times
Synopsis
Once there was a princess who had no kingdom. All she had was a pony and cart, and a red umbrella to keep her dry from the rain. What she lacked in wordly possessions though, she made up for in kindness, cleverness and beauty - qualities that made all the rich princes with kingdoms to spare want to marry her. But what is a kingdom without love?
A wise and witty modern-day fairytale from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author, Ursula Jones. Brought magically to life through Sarah Gibb's exquisite art.
About the Author
Ursula Jones is the author of The Witch's Children; The Witch's Children and the Queen, which won the Smarties Prize; and The Witch's Children Go to School, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Sarah Gibb is the illustrator of the bestselling Emily Windsnap series and the original illustrator of the Tiara Club series. She also illustrates for greeting cards and packaging clients including Crabtree & Evelyn and Harrods.