Whether she keeps bursting into frozen songs or cavorting around in a non-specific tiara, she’s clearly got the bug. your child is in love with princesses.
There is something captivating about princesses for young children, often girls. I know I’m personally intrigued by the idea of having a maid and a cook, but it doesn’t seem like this is what grabs the attention of little girls everywhere who are sucked into the pink blast of Disney princesses.
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in our case it started with rapunzel and personally it was a bit hard for me to swallow when my daughter suddenly became interested in princesses. In all honesty, courting the love of a prince (of which we have none in the US) and dancing at balls (which are also rare) seemed like an ill-formed and silly life ambition.
At the end of the day, though, she probably wouldn’t become a princess, but that was where her interest lay at the moment. Being a firm believer in following a girl’s interest, I decided to support her, but to do this she was going to need to find some good books.
I was looking for books that would dispel some of the myth of princess perfection or broaden the vision of what a princess could be. Below are 10 books that she and I both agree are great.
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1. angelina in the palace by katharine holabird find it online
angelina ballerina is back and this time she has been invited to the palace to help the princesses to perform a ballet. However, on the second day there, the teacher gets sick and Angelina has to fill in for her. my daughter loved the illustrations of the castle. I liked that angelina realized that princesses are not perfect. 3+
2. The Princess Knight by Cornelia Funke Find it Online
Most princesses are taught to bow and embroider, but not Violetta. Raised by her father to be a soldier like her brothers, this agile and determined princess becomes the greatest knight in the kingdom. Filled with cum, Violetta is a character you’ll love rooting for. Admittedly, this isn’t your typical princess story, but it does help round out a collection and introduce her son to some additional options. 2+
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3. Not All Princesses Dress in Pink by Jane Yolen & Heidi E. Y. Stemple Find it Online
can a princess play baseball or splash in a mud puddle? Can she wear overalls and plant a garden? of course she can a princess can wear and do whatever she wants. Bestselling author Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemle challenge the stereotype that a princess is always dressed in a pink dress. The princesses in this book are diverse in their interests and outfits. Don’t worry though. They may be brave, strong and fearless princesses, but they still wear their shining crowns. a short text is combined with illustrations presenting the princesses as more ordinary people. For all the parents who have tried to convince their daughter to put on a pair of pants, this book is for you. 2+
4. The Tiny King by Taro Miura Find it Online
Talented illustrator and graphic designer taro miura has created a visually charming book about a king and his unique family. the book begins with “Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a little king.” this very small king lives alone in a huge castle, surrounded by an overwhelming variety of very large things. one day the little king falls in love with a great princess. when she becomes his queen, his life changes forever. suddenly he is no longer alone and his castle is soon filled with a laughing family. miura stated “if this story reminds the fathers, mothers and children who read it about the joy of having a family, it will make me very happy”. A beautiful message about family and love illustrated with a clever and bold collage, unlike any other fairy tale. 3+
5. Ten Little Princesses by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty Find it Online
Ten princesses go to the ball on their ponies as one by one they are eliminated. Brownlow has taken the classic countdown formula and combined it with a clever mix of fairy tale characters. everyone from the big bad wolf and those dangerous apples to the beast and the giant on his bean stalk make an appearance. Can a fairy god mom save the day again? perfect book for any fan of fairy tales, princesses and roses. 3+
6. olivia and the fairy princesses by ian falconer find it online
What I like the most about Olivia is that she is original. In a world of little girls (and pigs) dressed in pink and purple, she marches proudly wearing black and red stripes. here she is having an “identity crisis” because she is not sure what she wants to be when she grows up. her father suggests a princess, but this unoriginal idea horrifies her. Don’t worry, Olivia has the best idea so far. 3+
7. princess patty meets her partner by charise mericle harper find it online
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Patty is tired of waiting for her prince to arrive, so she sets off with her sparkly bag and her pet starfish to find him herself. this book really made me laugh out loud, which is weird and embarrassing when you’re standing in a bookstore. Being a sensible princess, Patty is not interested in glass shoes or someone climbing on her hair. She couldn’t decide if she was disappointed or not when she finally met a prince, but she seems like a good match for this smart and brave girl. embellished with sparkles on the cover just for good measure and filled with princesses of all kinds, this is a good read for any little princess in training. 3+
8. the princess and the pea by rachel isadora find it online
Retold and illustrated by the charming Caldecott Honor winner, Rachel Isadora, it takes the classic fairy tale and sets it in Africa. the story is true to the classic version, but the acting and setting make it unique. Isadora’s colorful and striking illustrations are eye-catching. the stack of textured fabric mattresses was our favorite illustration. an innovative approach to this traditional tale. 3+
9. her big break: a jazz age cinderella by shirley hughes find her online
Another unique take on the Cinderella story. the classic story flows throughout, but with a sleek, roaring ’20s style and a surprise decision at the end. Beautifully illustrated in Hughes’ flowing, realistic style. 3+
10. falling in love with rapunzel by leah wilcox and lydia monks find it online
what was it that the princesses couldn’t understand when the prince yelled at them from under the tower? That’s the premise of this hilarious take on the Rapunzel fairy tale. the pun will make the kids laugh and the discussion of the practicalities of fairy tale plots warms my heart. 3+
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