Mom and Dad, thank you so much for buying me the Disney storybook-cartoon VHS tapes that were such an important part of my childhood. I’ll never forget the magic of watching Cinderella for the very first time at Nanny’s house while I sat on the floor far too close to the television. Thank you for always letting me believe I could be the princess and the hero.

Thank you to my extended family—Bob, Liz, Emma, Roger, Vivienne, and Aurelia. I wrote this book for lots of reason, and one of them was definitely so that my nieces could have bragging rights, so live it up, girls! Auntie Julie loves you.

Dexter, my dog and the best boy, and Rufus and Opie, my mischievous kitties, I love you three so much.

Ian, thank you for always being my biggest inspiration. If I had to be quarantined with anyone, I’m glad it was you.