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Sunday, February 26, 2012

The Paper Bag Princess

Book Title: The Paper Bag Princess


Author: Robert Munsch

Illustrator: Michael Martchenko


Publisher: Annick Press


Copyright Date: 1980


Genre: Fantasy


Brief Annotation: “Elizabeth was a beautiful princess. She lived in a castle and had expensive princess clothes. She was going to marry a prince named Ronald.” But plans go a little off-course when the “smartest and fiercest dragon in the whole wide world” blows his fiery flames, burns the princess’ clothes, and carries off Ronald. Princess Elizabeth is forced to wear a paper bag as she sets off through the forest to find the dragon and her prince.


Your Rating (1-5) and why: 4.5 – This is a cute and clever little story, with fun illustrations to match. You can’t help but cheer on this spunky and smart princess who is charcoaled and wearing a paper bag. Elizabeth is a great role model for girls. And there is a wonderful twist at the end that will keep you smiling.


Readers who will like this book: Boys and (especially) girls in early grades will enjoy this book. Who doesn’t like a funny story about a dragon, a princess, and prince? And this one is even more special because it doesn’t conform to a typical prince/princess/dragon storyline. A book kids will ask to read over and over.


Question to ask about this book before a read aloud: What does it mean to be the “hero of the story”?


Interest Level (age): 4-9

Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 3.5

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