A proud princess rejects a prince's thoughtful gifts but becomes fascinated by his clever, magical toys when he disguises himself as a swineherd. She trades precious kisses for these trinkets, unaware of the swineherd's true identity. When the prince reveals himself, he scolds her for valuing shallow entertainment over genuine love and leaves her alone. This fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger, teaches about true worth and the consequences of pride.