The Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald --- who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Full color throughout.
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Elizabeth, a beautiful princess, lives in a castle and wears fancy clothes. Just when she is about to marry Prince Ronald, a dragon smashes her castle, burns her clothes with his fiery breath, and prince-naps her dear Ronald. Undaunted and presumably unclad, she dons a large paper bag and sets off to find the dragon and her cherished prince. Once she's tracked down the rascally reptile, she flatters him into performing all sorts of dragonly stunts that eventually exhaust him, allowing her to rescue Prince Ronald. But what does Prince Not-So-Charming say when he sees her? "You smell like ashes, your hair is all tangled and you are wearing a dirty old paper bag. Come back when you are dressed like a real princess." (At least he has the courtesy not to mention that the princess's crown resembles a dying sea anemone.) In any case, let's just say that Princess Elizabeth and Prince Ronald do not, under any circumstances, live happily ever after. Canadian author Robert Munsch celebrates feisty females everywhere with this popular favorite, and Michael Martchenko's scratchy, comical, pen-and-ink drawings capture the tongue-in-cheek quality of this read-aloud crowd pleaser. (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin Snelson
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The tale of a princess who, although faced with adversity, saves the day and wins the prize. A charmingly-illustrated tale of strength for princesses of all ages. (Mari Farthing MetroFamily Magazine 2010)
Some of the best children's books ever written have been about girls -- like The Paper Bag Princess.
A great girl-power story. (Carol Sjostrom Miller Familyfun 2005)
One of the best princess stories ever told, Elizabeth turns the princess stereotype on its head, empowering young girls to be true to themselves. (Elizabeth Shaffer BC Parent 2005)
Some of the best children's books ever written have been about girls -- like The Paper Bag Princess.
A great girl-power story. (Carol Sjostrom Miller Familyfun 2005)
One of the best princess stories ever told, Elizabeth turns the princess stereotype on its head, empowering young girls to be true to themselves. (Elizabeth Shaffer BC Parent 2005)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Barbara Bell
Format:Paperback
What a brilliant story to encourage girls to be strong, smart, and realize beauty comes from within!
I have bought this for all friends with new babies...girls and boys. What a gift when we grace our children with the power of confidence and imagination.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By H. Chapel
Format:Paperback
As an Education major and child care employee, I have scoured book stores and book fairs to find quality literature for use in the classroom. I often utilize the preschool children that I work with as "guinea pigs" and rate thier reactions to such literature. They loved the Paper Bag Princess! Although I brought the entire Munschworks collection to school last week, I was asked (and often ordered) to read only thie particular story each day, and often several times in a day.
The children were filled with laughter at various points in the story, especially when I would flip to the page in which Elizabeth tricks the dragon into using up all of his firey dragon breath-the children would instantly yell out, "He doesn't have enough dragon breath to cook a meatball...ha ha ha".
By the middle of the week, the children were reciting this story to thier friends and parents, and even acting it out (they enjoyed calling each other bums at the end). Munsch stories are truly a delight for any classroom or individual child's library!
The children were filled with laughter at various points in the story, especially when I would flip to the page in which Elizabeth tricks the dragon into using up all of his firey dragon breath-the children would instantly yell out, "He doesn't have enough dragon breath to cook a meatball...ha ha ha".
By the middle of the week, the children were reciting this story to thier friends and parents, and even acting it out (they enjoyed calling each other bums at the end). Munsch stories are truly a delight for any classroom or individual child's library!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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My crown's off to this feisty princess whose prince is worse than a frog!
Jun 3 2006
By Betty L. Dravis
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
My unroyal crown is off to both the author and the illustrator of this wonderful book. Not only is it a great book to read to your kids, it's enhanced with colorful illustrations that show them the meanings of the words.
Although it's for all kids, it will be especially encouraging for young girls who will want to be just like this strong, brave, smart Princess Elizabeth.
This book is an excellent choice for the next baby shower you attend, a gift that will teach the child the magic of imagination AND confidence. I guarantee it will become a keepsake in the family.
Although it's for all kids, it will be especially encouraging for young girls who will want to be just like this strong, brave, smart Princess Elizabeth.
This book is an excellent choice for the next baby shower you attend, a gift that will teach the child the magic of imagination AND confidence. I guarantee it will become a keepsake in the family.
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The Paper Bag Princess
This bok was one of my daughters favourites as a child and she enjoyed it very much, So she decided this book also had to be read to her children.
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very interesting story
My 2 year old daughter loves it! It's a very interesting story and the Princess in the story is very smart.
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This was one of my favourite books growing up! I am looking forward to sharing this wonderful story with my kids!!
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Perfect gift for any girl!
Best book ever! Ordered 3 and the first arrived in really good time. The second two took a lot longer. Was worth the wait though, perfect book for any girl.
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Perfection
The Paper Bag Princess was one of my favorite childhood books and I just had to have it. The price was more than reasonable and it arrived very quickly. Read more
Published on Nov 2 2010 by Ravman
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she doesn't end up with the prince
one of the reasons this story is great is because its one of the few books where the story doesn't end with the girl getting a guy. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2008 by elfdart
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Positive Message, Badly Put Across
I really can't understand why people get so excited about this book and the message. Yes the message is a positive one; however, there are plenty of other books which cast female... Read more
Published on Dec 20 2007 by A Customer
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Love Elizabeth
There are princesses who sit around in misery waiting for a prince to come and save them, and then there is Elizabeth. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2007 by Handmade Christmas Cards
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Greatest Children's Book I've Ever Read
This book is so worth buying. The end made me laugh so hard so I bought it for my niece. I think it's such a good moral for girls who now a days are growing up with these twisted... Read more
Published on Oct 13 2007 by Awesome Man
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Robert Munch is awsome!!!!!!
I grew up having Robert Munch books read to me as a young child and loved every minute of it. All his books are fantastic, well liked and present a great story.
Published on Feb 21 2006
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