The Princess and the Wizard

The Princess and the Wizard is a children's book by Julia Donaldson that tells the story of Princess Eliza, who is captured by a wicked wizard on her birthday. The wizard challenges her to escape his magical clutches by changing her color and shape to blend in with her surroundings. With each attempt, the wizard finds her, but on the seventh day, with the help of her animal friends and clever thinking, Eliza outsmarts the wizard by disguising herself as part of a picture the wizard himself is holding. The wizard is defeated, and Eliza is freed, celebrating her birthday with joy. The story is a celebration of wit, intelligence, and the power of perseverance.