The mermaid princess longs for a black pearl that shines. Can the fisherman boy fulfill this wish? Who is the mysterious princess in the starry dress who captivates the prince? The twelve princesses dance their shoes to tatters every night - but no one knows with whom and where. The firebird must give a feather to free the enchanted prince; but will the poor girl be able to find him in time? Käthe Recheis, the great storyteller, passed away in 2015. In her final years, she devoted herself passionately to retelling international fairy tales that focus on royal children and their adventures. This collection is now presented for the first time, featuring the enchanting illustrations by Jana Walczyk.