Ruth Sanderson is an acclaimed children's book author and illustrator, renowned for her enchanting fairy tale retellings and richly detailed illustrations. With a career spanning over four decades, she has published numerous beloved titles, including "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" and "The Enchanted Wood." Her work often draws inspiration from folklore and classical themes, captivating readers with its timeless beauty and intricate artistry.
They danced until their shoes were in shreds.
Every morning the twelve princesses would wake up with their shoes worn through.
The king was puzzled by the mystery of the worn-out shoes.
Who will solve the mystery of the dancing princesses?
The soldier was determined to uncover the secret.
A magical underground kingdom awaits the brave.
The soldier received a cloak of invisibility from an old woman.
The princesses were amazed to find the soldier in their secret realm.
The soldier discovered the princesses' secret: they danced all night in a magical underground palace.
The soldier promised to keep the princesses' secret.
The king announced a challenge to solve the princesses' mystery.
Many princes tried, but only the soldier succeeded.