A Real Prince Is Hard to Find: A Modern Fairy Tale

K-Gr 3—A real fairy tale about a romance between a young prince named William and his future wife, Kate. The story is well known, but Larkum delightfully captures the future king in whimsical depictions of his life as a boy in the castle (complete with corgis), through his life at university, and his courting and eventual marriage. At the same time, readers meet the lovely young Kate, eager to pursue her dreams, at her home in the countryside with a menagerie of charming animals. Larkum's ink and wash illustrations are a perfect match to this enchanting story. Images include a royals-devoted crowd watching Kate's arrival at Westminster Abbey, a special party at William's grandmother's house, and "Polaroids" of the happy couple's international honeymoon. Sure to warm the hearts of fairy-tale lovers everywhere, this story wouldn't be complete without rounding out the happiness for the future of the realm—a new little prince.—Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OH