Esther Didn't Dream of Being Queen by Allison Ofanansky and illustrator, Valentina Bellon, tells the story of Esther who would rather spend time in her garden with her cousin Mardechai than living in a palace. When the king chooses strong and determined Esther as queen, her new life is far from being a dream come true. When times get tough, will Esther have the courage to stand up for what's right? Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 7 to 10 years