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Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
March 2010
Price:
$16.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
9.3125 x 11.75 in
Pages:
32 pp
Ages:
5-8
Grades:
K-3
ISBN-13: 9781599904320
ISBN-10: 1599904322
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Princesses Are Not Perfect
Written by Kate Lum
Illustrated by Sue Hellard
Book Description
In this follow-up to Princesses Are Not Quitters, the princesses learn they aren't quite perfect…and that's okay!
Princesses Allie, Mellie, and Libby are very busy at their rose covered palace by the sea. Princess Allie bakes the best cakes you've ever had. Princess Libby is an expert at building things. And Princess Mellie can grow almost anything in her garden.
But the princesses are tired of being the best at just one thing. So when it's time to prepare for the Summer Party, the princesses decide to switch places! Allie will build the chairs, Mellie will bake the cupcakes, and Libby will grow berries in the garden. After all, princesses are good at everything. . . . right?
"Their DIY attitudes leave prissier princess stories in the dust; an excess of tremendously ruffled gowns, dramatic hairdos, and other princessy accoutrements ensure capricious flair."—Publishers Weekly
“Amusing. The well-structured, gracefully written text tells the story with a light touch. Will entertain wannabe princesses royally.”— Booklist
“The author gracefully leads readers to the conclusion that princesses—and others—succeed best when they do what they enjoy. Hellard’s ornate watercolors burgeon with humorous details; her vivid paintings depict billowing gowns and towering hairdos that cheekily represent each princess’s hobby. This sprightly tale will enchant aspiring princesses.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Princess fanatics will clamor for a story detailing preparations for a summer party at a rose-covered castle by the sea.”–School Library Journal
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