Princess Zaara and the Enchanted Forest by Umbreen Asghar is a new children's fairy tale set in the magical land of Zahandra. A captivating and magical tale that begs to be read aloud, Princess Zaara and the Enchanted Forest by children's author Umbreen Asghar is the sort of tale that sparks the imagination and fuels a child's curiosity. With lavish, highly stylized illustrations by Diane Lucas, this beginning children's book introduces a curious Spanish princess named Zaara. She's seven and the only thing she wants in the whole wide kingdom is to explore the forest that is just beyond her empire, so when she gets a chance, she jumps at it. She discovers that the forest is all she has ever heard or dreamed about, and there in the mesmerizing dark folds, keeping her royal lineage a secret, she makes friends. They're a curious lot. There's Morgan the Giant, Elvin the Elf, Banji the Bear and Tiffany-Annabel, all who bring something special to the group. When an evil wood spirit puts a spell on her new pals, Zaara shows courage and tenacity befitting the best sort of princess-the kind that is a friend first. 

Spellbinding and filled with smart humour, Princess Zaara and the Enchanted Forest by new children's author Umbreen Asghar describes a delightful place. It is a place of hidden mysteries, secret smiles, and lots of laughter, not to mention a young princess who wants to be more than royalty. This little will-be-queen-someday wants to be an adventurer—and a really good friend. With elegant illustrations by Diane Lucas, this timeless fairytale is a very special beginning children’s book for your little princess or prince.

At the heart of this enchanted fable is seven-year-old Princess Zaara, who is intrigued about a lot of things. More than anything, she wants to know about the forest that sits just beyond her castle’s walls. She’s heard rumours and she has let her imagination fly, so when she gets the chance to frolic among the trees she takes it. What a wondrous place it is, indeed. Soon she meets a few unforgettable friends. She meets Morgan, a displaced giant with a heart of gold. Shortly after, she befriends Elvin the Elf, Banji, a bear-like creature, and Tiffany-Annabel, a very fun fairy. The new pals have no idea that Zaara is a princess, but manage to have quite a bit of fun until Mischievo, a naughty tree spirit, casts a spell. This spell will test Zaara’s bravery—and with no loyal subjects to come to her rescue, she is on her own in the deep, dark forest. Come what may, Zaara has learned the true power of friendship and that if this circle of friendship is to be unbroken, she will have to lead the way as a princess—and as a friend.