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Michelle Van Den Bogaard
Is the Ballerina Princess $22 ©Best
Happy Birthday to Shelly, Love
Mum and Dad
April 23, 2008

Michelle Van Den Bogaard, age 7 years, was walking in a park near Pukekohe, Auckland. She was watching butterflies playing in the flowers and was quite surprised when a king and queen arrived.
“We’re looking for a beautiful young girl to become the new princess of our kingdom,” the king said.

“I’ve always dreamed about being a princess!” said Shelly.
The happy king and queen took Shelly back to their castle.
“I wish David, Ella and Joe could see this place!” Shelly said. “It’s so big you could have the whole kingdom over for a party.”

“What an excellent idea!” said the queen
Soon, the entire castle was busy with preparations for a fancy ball to welcome their new princess.
The royal dressmakers created a beautiful gown just for Shelly. When she tried it on, Shelly could hardly believe her eyes.

“In this dress I really do look like a princess,” she said.
All eyes were on Shelly as she made a grand entrance into the ballroom.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to introduce Princess Michelle Van Den Bogaard,” the king announced.

Cheers from the crowd filled her heart with joy. Being a princess was even more wonderful than she had ever imagined.

In her glittering ball gown, Shelly was the center of attention all night long. Everyone wanted to meet the new princess and share a dance with her.

 “Shelly is the most beautiful princess in any kingdom,” they all agreed. By the end of the night, Shelly had made a lot of new friends.

When Shelly awoke the next morning, the weather was warm and sunny. “You should go to the beach and have fun with your new friends,” the queen said. “That sounds great!” Shelly replied.

She spend the whole day at the beach swimming and playing in the sand with her new friends.

When Shelly returned from the beach, the queen had a surprise for her. “Tonight the royal dancers will perform a ballet at the castle,” she said. “And they want you to dance with them!”

That night, Shelly was nervous but excited as the dancers began the ballet. Soon it was time for Shelly to join the ballet. She took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.

Shelly heard the beautiful music playing and saw the smiling ballerinas all around her. She forgot how nervous she was and danced more gracefully than she had ever danced in her life.

Shelly met the king and queen for tea the next day. She was still tingling with excitement from the standing ovation she received at the ballet.

“You are the finest princess we could ever wish for, Shelly,” said the queen. “We hope you will stay here with us for a very long time,” the king said.

But I miss David, Ella and Joe,” Shelly said.

“Then you must return to them,” replied the king. “After all, you are their princess too.”
“We’ll miss you,” the queen said as she waved goodbye.

The royal carriage took Shelly home to Pukekohe, Auckland, but she knew she would be back to visit again very soon.