It's a pig's life being a princess. Young princess Isabella has it all - but has had enough of all of it. Isabella has had enough of being waited on hand and foot, of having to smile all the time, and of wearing beautiful dresses that she can't climb trees in. So when the king banishes her to the pigsty, his punishment backfires.

Alice is wide, wide awake. Mama brings flowers, tea, a quilt, even lullaby bells to help her sleep. But none of these things are blue, and Alice can sleep only in a blue room. Yet when the light goes out, a bit of magic is stirred up. Pale blue moonlight swirls into her bedroom window.

Features lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow that blend with the rich and beautiful illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.

A great book for parents to read to their children at bedtime.