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| The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch) | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert N. Munsch
Creator: Michael Martchenko
Publisher: Annick Press
Category: Book
List Price: $5.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (111 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1466
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 7.9 x 0.2
ISBN: 0920236162
EAN: 9780920236161
ASIN: 0920236162
Publication Date: February 1, 1992
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald --- who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Full color throughout.
Amazon.com Review
Elizabeth, a beautiful princess, lives in a castle and wears fancy clothes. Just when she is about to marry Prince Ronald, a dragon smashes her castle, burns her clothes with his fiery breath, and prince-naps her dear Ronald. Undaunted and presumably unclad, she dons a large paper bag and sets off to find the dragon and her cherished prince. Once she's tracked down the rascally reptile, she flatters him into performing all sorts of dragonly stunts that eventually exhaust him, allowing her to rescue Prince Ronald. But what does Prince Not-So-Charming say when he sees her? "You smell like ashes, your hair is all tangled and you are wearing a dirty old paper bag. Come back when you are dressed like a real princess." (At least he has the courtesy not to mention that the princess's crown resembles a dying sea anemone.) In any case, let's just say that Princess Elizabeth and Prince Ronald do not, under any circumstances, live happily ever after. Canadian author Robert Munsch celebrates feisty females everywhere with this popular favorite, and Michael Martchenko's scratchy, comical, pen-and-ink drawings capture the tongue-in-cheek quality of this read-aloud crowd pleaser. (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin Snelson
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 A True Princess September 26, 2008
Ah, the original anti-princess story that would leave behind it a long legacy of girls inspired by a princess who wears a brown paper bag and defeats a dragon and a snotty prince because, hey, she is female and therefore awesome enough to take care of herself and rescue her brat of a prince.
The writing is quick, simple, and utterly charming, perfect companion to our princess. There even manages to be some character development (do we not see our girl simpering over the prince in the first page?)
There is a reason this is a classic, folks.
 Smart and brave trumps cuteness August 25, 2008
Although this fairy tale is a nearly thirty-year-old classic, it is still timely for girls. The book was a birthday present for a great granddaughter named Elizabeth, who loved reading a story about a heroine who shares her name. But the book pleased her even more because Elizabeth the heroine is smart and brave, and learns that sometimes handsome princes are just silly and not worth the trouble.
(The illustrations are classic as well, and will appeal to children.)
Simply one of the best children's books ever written July 23, 2008
Having just returned from my local bookstore and being bombarded with all thinks pink and frilly in the children's section, I feel compelled to encourage you to buy this book for every girl and boy you know. This is a TRUE princess story, with a a princess who is strong, smart, independent, and self-assured, and who does not let anyone - a prince, society, ANYONE - define her. That's what we should be teaching all of our children! We need more books like this, and we need to read them to often.
Empowering Book for Girls May 26, 2008
i first came across this book in college. now, i give it to anyone with a young daughter. a must-have!
So fun! But ends abruptly May 19, 2008
Wonderful and ahead of its time.
Just wish they'd add a page or two at the end. So, she doesn't marry the Prince in the end. Good choice. But what DOES she do? Good question for further imagining with young readers.
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