Hello, friends! Our books today is Maiden & Princess, written by Daniel Haack and Isabel Galupo, and illustrated by Becca Human. In this follow-up to Haack’s previous title, Prince & Knight (illustrated by Stevie Lewis), we are introduced to a young maiden as she overhears a royal announcement: the king and queen shall hold a … Continue reading Maiden & Princess (Daniel Haack & Isabel Galupo)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Princess Knight, written by Cornelia Funke and illustrated by Kerstin Meyer, a classic tale of girl-power. When Princess Violetta’s mother dies in childbirth, her father knows no other way to raise his daughter than just the same as her three older brothers; the princess is trained to fight, … Continue reading The Princess Knight (Cornelia Funke)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Princess For Hire, written by Kimberley M. and illustrated by Mariel G., an unconventional princess tale. Yuri is an orphan girl whose only dream is to become a princess - not for the pomp and sparkle, but so she can help people in need. She’s not sure such a … Continue reading Princess For Hire (Kimberley M.)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Cinnamon, written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Divya Srinivasan, a dark, mysterious, and marvelous fable, written in 1995 by Gaiman and previously only available in audiobook form. Cinnamon is a beautiful princess who lives with her mother and father, the Rajah and Rani, in a land where everything … Continue reading Cinnamon (Neil Gaiman)
Hello, friends! In honor of the solar eclipse, JJ and thought we'd pick a special book to celebrate, and we did so from our home library: Many Moons, written by James Thurber and illustrated by Louis Slobodkin, a clever tale of childhood innocence, hope, and wisdom. The Princess Lenore had grown very ill, so her … Continue reading Many Moons (James Thurber)
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