A collection of the author's best stories, chosen by herself, this charming
book will delight and enthrall readers. Tales of the king's daughter who cries
for the moon, the girl who saves her village from destruction by kissing a
peach-tree, the six princesses who live for the sake of their long hair, and
many, many more. BLEleanor Farjeon is the recipient of many awards for her work
including the Carnegie Medal and the Hans Christian Andersen Award BLExquisite
illustrations throughout by Edward Ardizzone"