Romy wants to go to Princessland, where all girls are princesses. In Princessland, there are castles and royal balls, sparkling rivers and flower crowns. Romy's pet, the Lady Cat, promises to take her there. They spend the day climbing trees, dancing in the marketplace, and weaving daisy chains beside a fountain. Then the Lady Cat leads Romy home. But Romy didn't get to visit Princessland . . . or did she?

Author Biography

Emily Jenkins's many acclaimed picture books include Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Books Five Creatures and That New Animal. She also writes middle-grade books and novels, including Toys Go Out and The Secret Life of Billie's Uncle Myron. She teaches writing for children at Hamline University and lives in Brooklyn, New York-a magical place in and of itself. Visit her at www.emilyjenkins.com. Yoko Tanaka is a London-based illustrator. She has previously illustrated children's books by Kate DiCamillo and Keith McGowan. Her paintings have been shown in galleries in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Denver. Learn more about her at yoko-tanaka.com.