The Chronicles of Pantouflia

When a successor appears in the royal family, as custom has it, fairies swoop down to bless the newborn with delightful, magical gifts. As custom has it, among those fairies there is surely one who is somewhat offended. In revenge for the insult, she bestows on the heir some kind of misfortune—either a curse or a character trait that can make its owner miserable. Exactly this happened to Prince Zaznaiyo: in addition to flying carpets, magic speed-boots, a hat of invisibility, and other useful treasures, he received the gift of “being far too wise.” Such a gift can complicate life for anyone who has to live with it…