Author(s): Caryl Hart

Picture Books

Princess Ruby really is a horrid child - the most spoilt princess you could ever meet. And when it's her birthday, there are so many presents, the palace literally bulges at the seams. Was there ever a more selfish princess? But when the palace and gifts finally collapse upon the poor king, the tiny tyrant realises that she has overlooked the most precious thing of all. And, luckily for Ruby, it's never too late to make amends. It's Princess Ruby's birthday soon," the King cried in a tizzy He put the maids in such a whirl, it made the footmen dizzy The people up and down the land, were making preparations Baking cakes and puddings, for the coming celebrations High up in the tower, little Ruby lounged in bed "My special day must be the BEST or else!" the princess said. She shouted out her orders, while the servants bowed and smiled She yelled and bawled and kicked her feet, she was a horrid child