The book is one of many adventures that Lil Prince and his magical fairy encounter. In the book, The Crops are Dying, Lil Prince and his magical fairy seek help from the plants and animals of the Enchanted Forest of Knowledge. The magical fairy brings to life all the plants and animals of the forest. They give Lil Prince advice on saving the crops. The book incorporates education and the cycle of nature.

E. Troy, a pediatric nurse, has over two decades of experience working with young children. E. Troy found that reading children's fantasy books to young patients was therapeutic. E. Troy has read fantasy books to young patients for over twenty years. Fantasy books put children in places where they find fun, adventure, and love. E. Troy has now written over thirty children's fantasy books.