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OverviewFirst published in 1980 and with over four million copies in print, The Paper Bag Princess (the story of a resourceful princess and her useless prince) has captured the hearts of readers young and old all around the world. The New York Times called it """"one of the best children's books ever written"""" and it has appeared countless times on """"best books"""" lists. The story reverses the """"princess and dragon"""" folklore stereotype and celebrates feisty females everywhere, making it a firm favourite with female readers of all ages, as well as women's groups, teachers and librarians. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert Munsch , Michael MartchenkoPublisher: Annick Press Ltd Imprint: Annick Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.255kg ISBN: 9781554512119ISBN 10: 1554512115 Pages: 28 Publication Date: 17 September 2009 Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Board book Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsLike the original, this version will be sure to charm young children and is a must-have for any preschool library--Kristen Ferguson Canadian Materials (01/08/2010) Like the original, this version will be sure to charm young children and is a must-have for any preschool library--Kristen Ferguson Canadian Materials (01/08/2010) [Review of earlier edition: ] A charmingly-illustrated tale of strength for princesses of all ages.--Mari Farthing MetroFamily Magazine (04/01/2010) Starred Selection [Review of earlier edition: ] Some of the best children's books ever written have been about girls -- like The Paper Bag Princess. [Review of earlier edition: ] 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 (10/01/2005) In this new board book version, the original story of The Paper Bag Princess is shorter and simplified for preschool readers. Michael Martchenko's original pictures also illustrate the story in this edition for young readers. Munsch's plot and the humour remain intact in this new version, and toddlers will still enjoy the classic lines, But you are a BUM! Readers will also take pleasure in the different coloured and sized fonts as well as illustrations within the text which are interspersed throughout the book. This makes telling the story to youngsters fun and also helps emergent readers follow along as they listen to the story. A board book format for this new version is ideal as this is a story which will be read again and again and will be able to last for years of enjoyment. This simplified board book version of The Paper Bag Princess introduces preschoolers to the magical world of stories by Robert Munsch. Like the original, this version will be sure to charm young children and is a must-have for any preschool library. Highly Recommended.--Kristen Ferguson Canadian Materials (01/08/2010) [Review of earlier edition: ] A great girl-power story.--Carol Sjostrom Miller Familyfun (02/01/2005) [Review of earlier edition: ] 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 (04/01/2010) Author InformationRobert Munsch is a best-selling children's author, with over 30 million books sold in over a dozen languages. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |