In a kingdom where routine reigns supreme, Princess Cora finds herself ensnared in the dreary drudgery of daily expectations: endless lessons, monotonous exercise in a dungeon gym, and the excessive cleanliness of three baths a day. Suffocated by the constraints of her royal upbringing and longing for a speck of spontaneity and companionship, she reaches out to her fairy godmother for a sliver of salvation. What she receives, however, is far from the furry friend she dreams of; instead, a crocodile with a penchant for mischief and mayhem steps into her life, prepared to offer her not just a day off, but a whirlwind adventure that turns the palace on its head. This enchanting tale, crafted by the illustrious Laura Amy Schlitz, weaves together the whimsy of magic with the longing for freedom and the joy of unexpected friendships. As the crocodile takes on Princess Cora's duties, his wild antics challenge the royal status quo, leading both the princess and her kingdom to discover that there's more to life than schedules and scrubbing. With its heartwarming narrative and vibrant illustrations, "Princess Cora and the Crocodile" emerges as a timeless story about breaking free from the mundane, the importance of play, and the power of an unlikely alliance between a princess and her crocodile confidant.