The Books
Welcome to the Enchanted Forest
Every child deserves a story where they can feel brave.
The Enchanted Hope Universe is a growing collection of magical stories created by Sarah Bankuti after her own daughter, Alice, was diagnosed with brain cancer. Unable to find books that reflected their family’s journey, Sarah began creating a world where children facing illness could see themselves as heroes.
Every story is connected.
Whether it’s Princess Lily, Princess Alannah, Jackson, Zoah the Warrior, the Hair Fairies, Princess Ellie, Prince Leo, every character eventually journeys to the Enchanted Forest—a magical place where the Healers help children discover courage, hope, and the strength already inside them.
Together, these stories help children navigate cancer, rare diseases, hospital stays, surgery, siblings, anxiety, and the many emotions that come with serious illness.
Princess Lily Series
Helping children facing cancer and serious illnesses.
- Princess Lily Earns Her Beads
- Princess Lily and the Hair Fairy
- Princess Lily Meets Zoah the Warrior
- Princess Lily Defeats the Night Monsters
- Princess Lily and the Mermaid Lagoon
Princess Alannah Series
Celebrating differences and helping children with rare diseases discover their own magic.
- Princess Alannah’s Glowing Adventure
- Princess Lily and the Mermaid Lagoon
Jackson Adventures
Helping children understand hospitals, procedures, and the bravery found in everyday moments.
- Jackson and the NPO Quest
Activity Books
Bringing the stories to life through colouring, games, and activities that reinforce hope and resilience.
- The Secret Enchanted Forest Activity Book
- The Secret Mermaid Activity Book
- The Secret Fairy Activity Book
- The Secret Enchanted Forest at Night Book
Resources for Healthcare Workers
Helping child life specialists, nurses, social workers, educators, and hospitals use storytelling to support children and families.
Meet the Characters
Princess Lily
A brave young princess discovering courage one adventure at a time.
Princess Alannah
A glowing mermaid who reminds children that being different can be their greatest strength.
Jackson the Bravest Knight
An adventurous young boy learning that hospitals can be places of healing, courage, and friendship.
Rose the Archer
A brave, adventurous archer, always staying close and supporting her brother Jackson.
Prince Leo
Loves training seahorses and watching them race, always helping his sister Alannah.
Princess Ellie
Alannah’s best friend and when she’s not seeing the healers so loves dancing.
More Than Books
This nonprofit exists to bring comfort to children around the world.
Every purchase helps support our mission of sharing stories, comfort, and hope with families and children’s hospitals.
More Stories. More Children. More Hope.
The Princess Lily Universe was created with one purpose—to help children facing medical challenges feel less alone.
Sarah’s dream is to continue expanding this magical world with new books, new characters, and new resources that support children, siblings, families, and the healthcare professionals who care for them.
As the Enchanted Forest continues to grow, Sarah hopes to one day bring these beloved characters to television, allowing their stories of bravery, kindness, and hope to reach children around the world in an entirely new way.