J/FICTION/COLEMAN,A
Princess Elizabeth of Graycliff and Prince Edward of Whitehill have been bound to marry each other by the terms of a magical stone engraving. If they do not marry by their sixteenth birthday--only six days away--they will turn to stone. Serious Elizabeth loves eloquent poetry, somber music, and courtly dancing. Playful Edward loves athletic competition, nature's beauty, and peasant food. They meet right before the wedding and discover that they detest each other. With the clock ticking, Elizabeth and Edward decide to travel to distant Engravia to find a stonecutter who, they hope, will release them from the dreadful enchantment.

J/FICTION/COOMBS,K
Coombs weaves a magical tale full of pesky princes, enchanted frogs, a beady-eyed scarf, and invisibility juice--a tale of wonder, but a story familiar to all who struggle to find their own place in the world.

J/791.4372/DISNEY
This essential guide takes a unique look at six of Disney's all-time favorite princesses. Features cross sections, detailed maps, and fascinating background information on each character. Full color.

J/FICTION/EASTON,P
Davey doesn't believe in spells and fairy tales--until the day a strange blue-eyed frog named Amelia turns up in his pond. Amelia is really a princess, and in order to break the spell she's under, she needs a kiss before two cycles of the moon pass. It looks as though Davey is the only boy who can help her. But he doesn't want to kiss the frog until he's had a chance to show her off to his friends, and the thought of kissing her at all makes him sick. In the meantime, he'll have to take care of the bossy princess by keeping her away from his menacing little brother, Kevin. Can the princess convince Davey to do the right thing, or is she doomed to stay a frog forever?
Patricia Easton's crackling, fast-paced chapter book puts a new spin on a beloved fairy tale. Mike Wohnouka's ingenious black-and-white illustrations are guaranteed to elicit giggles and guffaws.

J/FICTION/GEORGE,J
Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will do next, and no one--other than Celie, that is--takes time to map out the new additions. But when King and Queen Glower are ambushed and their fate is unknown, it's up to Celie, with her secret knowledge of the castle's never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom.

J/FICTION/GRAY,M
Princess Rose doesn't get any prettier as she grows up, but the kingdom does get over its shock. Everyone adores the skinny, bucktoothed princess, and she doesn't mind her appearance--until the handsomest prince in the world comes looking for a bride. Illustrations.

J/FOLKTALES/EUROPE/GRI/MAY
Mayer brings this beloved classic to life with all the splendor and romance of the story displayed in jewel-like paintings that sweep beautifully across the pages. Full color.

J/FICTION/KING-SMITH,D
Another funny, winning, and long-awaited pig tale from Dick King-Smith!
Lollipop is no ordinary pig. According to her young trainer, Johnny Skinner -- who also happens to specialize in good human behavior -- she's the smartest pig in the entire kingdom. When people stare into Lollipop's bright, intelligent eyes, it somehow changes them for the better. But can Lollipop win over the spoiled Princess Penelope -- and her not-so-pig-friendly parents, the King and Queen?
With humorous black-and-white interior illustrations by Jill Barton, Dick King-Smith's tale about a special pig -- and some memorable humans, too -- will delight his legions of loyal fans!

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J/FICTION/LOWRY,L
When bored Princess Patricia Priscilla convinces her chambermaid to trade places with her so that she can attend the village school, she learns a lot about life. 186p

J/FOLKTALES/EUROPE/SAN
In the spirit of "The Talking Eggs," award-winning author San Souci has once again created a heroine whose generosity and courage save the day as she searches for the healing powers of a magical well. Full color.

J/FICTION/ZAHLER,D
Zita is not an ordinary servant girl--she's the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. When she was born, Zita's father banished her to the servants' quarters to work in the kitchens, where she can only communicate with her royal sisters in secret. 

Then, after Zita's twelfth birthday, the princesses all fall mysteriously ill. The only clue is their strangely worn and tattered shoes. With the help of her friends--Breckin the stable boy, Babette the witch, and Milek the soldier--Zita follows her bewitched sisters into a magical world of endless dancing and dreams. But something more sinister is afoot--and unless Zita and her friends can break the curse, the twelve princesses will surely dance to their deaths.