The Salt Princess
The Salt Princess by Anoosha Syed is a beautifully illustrated children’s book published by HarperCollins in April 2025. This edition spans 40 pages and presents a refreshing take on a Pakistani folktale, part of the Everlasting Tales collection that honors multicultural stories passed down through oral tradition. The narrative follows Princess Amal, the youngest of four princesses in the Kingdom of Zammarud, whose playful spirit leads to a misunderstanding with her father, resulting in her banishment from the kingdom.
Readers will find that The Salt Princess emphasizes themes of family life and the importance of joy in everyday experiences. As Amal embarks on her journey to reunite with her family, she learns that life is best enjoyed with a sprinkle of seasoning. This edition also includes an author’s note and a condensed version of the tale in Urdu, catering to bilingual readers. The book serves as a delightful addition to any child’s library, celebrating the richness of multicultural fairy tales and the lessons they impart.
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Everlasting Tales is a collection of multicultural fairy tales and folktales–honoring the stories passed down through oral tradition by refreshing and preserving them for new generations.
Princess Amal always danced to the beat of her own tabla.
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Zammarud, there lived four princesses. The youngest, Princess Amal, always loved to stir up trouble–just for a little fun.
Until one day, her playful spirit led to a misunderstanding with her father, the king. In his embarrassment, he banished her from the kingdom.
But all was not lost for Amal. To reunite with her family, she’ll just need to prove that life is best enjoyed with a sprinkle of seasoning. . . .
In the second of the Everlasting Tales collection, multicultural folktales passed down through oral tradition now refreshed for a modern audience, critically acclaimed and bestselling creator Anoosha Syed shares the Pakistani tale of the Salt Princess. Back matter includes an author’s note and a condensed tale in Urdu for bilingual readers, the perfect gift for baby showers.
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