Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Book List: Not Disney Princesses

Looking for books about Princesses?  Here are some NOT Disney Princess books.


Title: Olivia and the Fairy Princesses by Ian Falconer
Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! What will she be? Join Olivia on a hilarious quest for individuality in this latest book of the Olivia series, and rest assured, you won't find THIS pig in pink!


Title: Pirate Princess by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Tired of the royal life, Princess Bea boards a pirate ship and sets out for adventure on the high seas but soon finds she is not good at swabbing decks, cooking in the galley, or keeping watch from the crow's nest.


Title: The Very Fairy Princess Sparkles in the Snow by Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton
Gerry, a most enthusiastic singer, is certain her music teacher will choose her to perform the solo at the Winter Wonderland Festival, and when someone else is chosen it takes a snowfall to bring Gerry's sparkle back.


Title: Princesses on the Run by Smiljana Coh
Princess Antonia cannot be cured of her boredom, so despite pretty dresses and the coolest toys, she decides to run away--and with friends like Rapunzel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White, a big adventure ensues.


Title: Princess and the Peas by Caryl Hart & Sarah Warburton
Refusing to eat peas even when her father disguises them in smoothies, shakes, and cupcakes, Lily-Rose May is diagnosed with "princess-itus" and sent to live at a palace where princesses are given a certain perfect, and very unwelcome, kind of food..


Title: You Can't Eat a Princess by Gillian Rogerson and Sarah McIntyre
Princess Spaghetti blasts off into space to save her kidnapped father, King Cupcake, from hungry aliens, who are introduced to a wonderful new food: chocolate.


Title: Part-Time Princess by Deborah Underwood
A girl escapes her annoying little brother and the drudgery of school and home life when she travels to a magical kingdom each night and embarks on a series of adventures.


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