Laya is a little princess with a single fiery red curl and different coloured eyes. Her crown (which keeps slipping from her head anyways) is only worn by her on castle parties. Way more important than gold and fancy dresses are her little dog Fluffy, her Mamaqueen who loves bookkeeping and her Papaking who much rather cooks for the entire court instead of governing. This book is about finding courage, confidence and friendship despite differences. Bound hardcover. High quality, fascinating, colourful and detailed illustrations on 68 pages. A storytime book for children aged four and up, for first-time readers aged 7 and up. Exciting, adventurous and fun

Patricia Popow-Trost, Patti Popow for short, worked as a nursery school teacher, a film production manager, a travel agent and an employee in the Cultural Office in Berlin. She has been a freelance make-up artist since 2000 and lives with her husband in Norddeich, by the North Sea. Despite her son being a grown up man now she still vividly remembers all the funny stories she had made up for him. Patti Popow likes to let her imagination run wild and loves to dive into completely unknown worlds. "Princess Laya and the wild Ghost Party" is her first children's book and the start of a series about Princess Laya and her adventures. Kathrin Lauckner illustrated and layouted the story. Given complete artistic freedom and finding an open ear for ideas, edits and colours she was able to pour her heart into Laya´s first adventure. Her interest in telling visual and empowering stories has driven her since she was a toddler herself. She lives at the baltic sea and works as a freelance illustrator and visual storyteller.

This book is dedicated to all the little dancing princesses, cake-munching ghosts, boys who like to wear tutus and brave adventurers who curiously illuminate every corner - just like Laya. It is also written for all those moms and dads in the world who encourage their children to dare something every day. Together with Laya, you will be taken on an adventurous journey with quirky ghosts who are lovable and helpful but also challenging at times. Be curious, have courage and enjoy discovering.