I'm currently baby-sitting a family of three, the oldest child is a five-year-old girl who is very GIRLY, but is also a leader type. I was looking to get her and her brothers each a little Christmas present, and I found THE MOST AWESOME BOOK at my local Chapters store. I've never heard of this one before.
It's called, "Don't Kiss The Frog: Princess Stories With Attitude" and it's an anthology of stories chosen by Fiona Waters. The inside of the book jacket describes it as follows:
This collection of six stories about princesses with attitude turns fairy-tale traditions upside down. Meet princesses who tame dragons, rescue princes, win prizes, and have hidden talents. Spells don't always work as expected, happy endings come with a twist, and life as a princess isn't always all it's cracked up to be. Full of humour, charm, and lots of sass, each enchanting story is enhanced by beautiful illustrations. This sparkling anthology is essential reading for modern little girls who love their tiaras but want something more than "happily ever after".I couldn't help but read through the book myself tonight. The illustrations grab you first, even within the text itself the words are written in various fancy fonts. It's very fun to look at, let alone read. The stories themselves are cute and funny. Mom's and Dad's alike would share a laugh with their daughters as they read about these Princesses with Attitude.
I think this would make a really cute Christmas gift for that little Princess on your list, who you still want to assure can be the girl who tames the dragons, who chooses her own prince, and who can compete alongside knights and win.
Available Online Here:
Amazon (Canadian)
Amazon (American)
Chapters Indigo.ca
1 comment:
Thanks for this idea! Sounds adorable!!!
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