<p>A classic tale of a servant boy, a king, and a dish with magical powers. Eating the food in a magic dish gives a servant boy the power to understand animals. He meets a beautiful princess whom he wishes to marry, but must overcome many obstacles before the princess agrees to marry a mere servant.  Will the servant live happily ever after?</p><p>Optimized for Kindle devices and featuring Panel Zoom facility.</p><i><p> Lovingly created from 1953 to 1969, Classics Illustrated Junior continues to bring joy and wonder to young children through beautifully-illustrated adaptations of the world’s most beloved fairy tales and stories by the world’s greatest authors.</p><p>A collection of Classics Illustrated Junior books is a great way to encourage reading and adventure in any young child.</p></i>