Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses by Mary Man-Kong is a children’s picture book based on the popular animated movie of the same name. It is part of the Barbie franchise and retells the story of Barbie as Princess Genevieve, one of twelve sisters who discover a magical world where they can dance all night. When their father, the king, falls under the control of an evil duchess, the sisters must use their love of dance and their unity to save their kingdom.