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Description
In this bright Japanese fairy tale, a king and queen find a tiny princess growing among their flowers. The princess quickly outgrows every cozy spot the royal family provides, from a single-feather bed to a teacup and even the tallest tower, until her head pokes through the roof. The king must uncover a way to reverse the spell before the tower collapses under her endless growth.
Quick Summary
Imagine a princess who starts out as tiny as a flower petal and then just keeps getting bigger and bigger until she's poking through the castle's tallest tower, causing the whole royal household to scramble. The king's frantic attempts to break the spell mix with the queen's bewildered reactions for plenty of goofy moments that will have kids giggling even as the tower begins to wobble. It's a great fit for early readers who love fairy-tale whimsy, especially those who enjoy a blend of humor and a hint of danger. Parents will appreciate the gentle lesson about problem-solving and patience, and the story never gets too scary just a little tense when the cracks appear. If your kid liked the silly escalation in "The Princess and the Pea" or the magical growth in "The Tiny Princess," they'll find this one just as fun.