The Paper Bag Princess (Annikin)

I got this for my baby shower by a family friend. It turned out to be my favorite book to read to my daughter. Since then I've gotten it for my sister's-in-law too who also have daughters.I love this book because the moral of the story is that "not all princesses need to be saved" (I wrote this on the inside cover of the book and mailed it to them for Christmas). So often in storybooks the female is depicted as a Dame who needs saving. In this book, the princess sets a different tone.The story starts out with a princess who is to marry a prince, but the Prince is stolen from the castle by a fire breathing dragon (who also burned down their castle and her clothes). She sets off to find the Prince wearing the only thing she could find, a paper bag. The clever princess finds the dragon and tricks him using her wit. She saves the Prince who is so full of himself that he tells her to come back when she is dressed like a princess. In the end the princess tells him that "he may look like a prince, but he acts like a bum". She then lives happily ever after without the vain and selfish Prince.In my opinion, this book teaches young boys to be compassionate and not arrogant or shallow. It teaches young girls that being strong and independent can make you happy.In a time when we need strong women as well as men more than ever. There are books like this that can help shape who they are apart from the cliché friendship and sharing books.This is ultimately about the battlefield of relationships and how they don't always work out. Even when you try your hardest. But it is when it doesnt work out that you need to understand the complexity of inner strength. Where inner peace and happiness draws from. If we can create a strong influence of self awareness and self assurance in our children early on through books. Imagine how our children will make an impact in our world.I would recommend this book to anyone with young children. Even boys.

It is a tiny book! The story is amazing one of my all time favorites and the pictures are great too. I just didn't realize it was so little, it's very cute.

Granddaughter loved it

This book was one of my favorites growing up. It is exactly as described and perfect. READ THE DESCRIPTION!!! I was a bit disappointed as the book is very small and I thought I was purchasing a regular sized book. The size of the book matches the description; I just didn’t read it very well. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Very cute book perfect for elementary students. I am SLP and it’s always a hit with my students. Great lesson to be learned in it as well.

Not standard size!!!!! I never thought I had to look beyond the top description when it came to a paperback kids book. It should say “itty bitty” book.I paid $2.49 for a book that is as small as the palm of my hand. Just ridiculous.Bought this to bring to my Kindergarten class.🙁

*spoiler* I love the ending where she tells off the prince. I think it's a great lesson to teach kids that you don't have to let people treat you badly.

We read this book to our daughter 30 years ago and just recently bought one for her daughter. Both had the same reaction of delight when the princess proved herself to be a better person than the prince and kicked him to the curb! Love this book!!