Magic Ballerina 1-6. Darcey Bussell

She dipped her head and looked very sad. “I really miss them. I wish it was spring again so they would return. But King Rat says he’ll only break the enchantment if he can marry the King and Queen’s daughter, Princess Aurelia, and she doesn’t want to marry him at all.”

      “I’m not surprised!” said Delphie.

      “But if Aurelia doesn’t marry him it’s going to stay winter forever,” Skye sighed. “Sugar is at the palace now, trying to comfort the princess. Do you think you might be able to help us? I can show you the way there.”

      “I’ll try!” promised Delphie. “Let’s go!”

      “It’s this way!” sang Skye. “Follow me!”

      The bluebird flew off the stage and Delphie ran after her, finding herself in a wood. There were tall dark trees rising up on either side and the air was totally still and silent apart from the sound of Skye singing as she swooped on ahead.