A princess in disguise journeys to tell her brother that he has been named king, and to warn him to abandon his plan to escape from the mountain prison where he had been banished by the old king who sought to avoid civil strife.

"This is a story of a young Princess of Ethiopia's courage, bravery, and determination to do the unthinkable. It became more than a lion's rescue, a journey of a bond that would prove to be unheard of..."

A boastful and proud lion and a slow and small tortoise have a common problem. They both want to marry the beautiful Princess Gazelle! The princess gives them a challenge: they must each build her a house. Whoever finishes first will have the princess’s hand. The lion is sure he will defeat the tortoise. But the tortoise has a plan that just might work!

This selection of princess tales introduces renowned authors and features love, enchantment and daring deeds.

"Enter the enchanting realm of princesses with this sparkling collection of classic stories. Exciting tales of love and adventure have been brought to life by beautiful illustrations."-- Page 4 of cover.