Dancing. In my dreams. Last month I broke my femur. Thank goodness the surgeon put it back together. Now I’m painting and thinking about dancing. Maybe in the spring.
One of my favorite fairy tales is The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm. I have A Little Golden Book published in 1954. The story is retold by Jane Werner with pictures by Sheilah Beckett. I love the colorful dresses, the trees studded with leaves of silver, gold and diamonds, and the mystery of it all. Where do the princesses disappear to in the night?
What is your favorite fairy tale?
Liz Macklin -- Writer & Illustrator 
Have been going through Andrew Lang’s fairy books. Last night we read a whacked-out tale called The White Cat that is definitely my new favorite. Hope you’re healing!
This was my sister’s and my favorite book as children. OMG, we adored the gowns, the princesses. I’ve managed to get one copy of the 1954 version, looking to buy another for my sister, but the prices are so outrageous.
I agree — such beautiful gowns and clever princesses. Good luck with your search for another copy.