The fairy tale book is about an ailing princess named Misty. She is confined in the palace because of the rain and mist that prevails over the land. Her father, the king, is deeply concerned and goes to his people to find a solution. In the meantime, a fairy godmother hears of the princess's blight. The fairy, with her magic wand, creates an invisible bubble, and a parasol is made by the wood cutter and his wife. All this is done to protect the princess from the inclement climate. The princess is able to enjoy the outer world, and the parasol takes her to many lands.