Books about princes and princesses

Prince Cinders leads a hard life, bullied by his three big hairy brothers – that is, until one Saturday night when Cinders’ luck changes

In this light-hearted take on a favourite fairy-tale, Lily-Rose May is allergic to peas – so the doctor decides that she must be a princess!

This is the real story of the princess and the pea, which recounts events from the Pea’s perspective.

Princess Arabella loved her recent birthday party so much that she wishes she could have another one. Thankfully, Grandma’s birthday is just days away. A joyful, multi-ethnic tale in the Princess Arabella series, with vibrant illustrations.

Princess Avariella is heir to the throne of the magical kingdom of Biscotti. Bored of behaving with grace and decorum, she gets a BMX bike. A fast-paced contemporary fairy tale with quirky characters, a hilarious plot and funny black-and-white illustrations.

Princess Smartypants is rebellious, independent, and very happy being single – but her parents want her to get married and settle down! This hilarious picture book has a subversive protagonist and a strong message about choosing your own destiny.

An air pilot makes a forced landing deep in the Sahara Desert. There, he makes a mysterious Little Prince, who tells him a series of wise and enchanting stories.