In front of his lion garden, King Franz awaited the combat game. Soon, leopards, lions, and tigers were wrestling for the esteemed audience. Suddenly, however, Miss Kunigunde's glove falls among the hungry cats. A welcome opportunity for the haughty lady to put her heart's knight to the test: as proof of his love, he must descend into the proverbial lion's den and bring her back the glove. The first volume of the new series "Poetry for Children" offers an unforgettable piece of German poetry - witty, exciting, and educational at the same time, vibrantly illustrated with energy and imagination by Jacky Gleich.