A?whimsical rhyming tale set in a fairy world. The king has set forth an invitation to the fairies： come to the ball! And everyone is in a delightful tizzy， searching for their top hats， their boots， and their crowns—and where-oh-where are those spider-web gowns? The fairies finally arrive， towed by swans， rowed by fish. One group of five got there fast on a wish. But one fairy is left behind， her only dress in tatters. What should she do? The resident ants offer her some wise words. In this rhyming picture book， with a slight nod to the tale of Cinderella， celebrated author Jane Yolen and award-winning illustrator Gary Lippincott create a magical fairy kingdom that will charm all who enter.