Silk Princess, The

Reach for this book when your child starts asking where things come from or shows a persistent curiosity about how the natural world transforms into the objects we use every day. It is an ideal choice for the child who follows a string just to see where it leads or the dreamer who finds beauty in tiny, overlooked details like a garden bug. This beautifully illustrated legend tells the story of Hsi-Ling Chi, a princess in ancient China who discovers the secret of silk after a cocoon falls into her tea. Beyond the historical and cultural origins of silk, the story explores themes of wonder, persistence, and the creative spirit. It is perfectly suited for children aged 5 to 9, offering a gentle yet adventurous narrative that validates a child's natural impulse to explore. Parents will appreciate how it frames a world-changing invention as the result of a young girl's simple, playful curiosity and her willingness to follow a trail to its end.