The Princess and the Cheese is a wonderful story of fantasy, friendship and love. It is the story of a young woman named Poppy who lives in a woodland village and who possesses two very special gifts. Poppy is a very talented cheese maker who delights in producing healthy and interesting cheeses for all who live in her village. She also is very special because she can communicate with the animals that assist her in making her cheeses. Poppy befriends many woodland creatures and has a very full life running her own business, 'La Fromagerie'. Poppy enjoys spending time with her best friend Gavin the squirrel and together they embark on a royal adventure! Shannon Patterson is a first time author, cheese lover and friend to all animals great and small.