A funny modern retelling of “The Twelve Dancing Princesses,” set in contemprary Harlem, is based on a stage version that was performed at Kennedy Center in 1998. Here the family dog narrates the story about the twelve boisterous sons of the Reverend Knight who sneak out every evening to go dancing and then blame the wear and tear on their shoes on their porr loyal mutt. A succession of housekeepers are unable to keep up with the boys, untilsweet Sunday arrives. She proves herself as more than a match for the twelve high-steppers. Kadir Nelson’s cartoon-style color illustrations add detail and whimsy to an appealing urban folktale. (Age 5-9)

In this contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses", an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes ofhis 12 sons are worn to pieces every morning. Full color.