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4.38 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
One of my favourite storybooks from my childhood
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this. Girl defeats dragon and kicks the boy to the curb <3
I'm obviously not a child and yet,this book still entertained me immensely! ;)
I love how the princess outsmarted the dragon. It surprised me a little, but as a princess myself (in my own house, haha!) it made me feel empowered! ^_^
My fellow princesses, we don't need men to save us from dragons. Sometimes, all it takes is intelligence and effort. :)
I love how the princess outsmarted the dragon. It surprised me a little, but as a princess myself (in my own house, haha!) it made me feel empowered! ^_^
My fellow princesses, we don't need men to save us from dragons. Sometimes, all it takes is intelligence and effort. :)
My sons enjoyed this book, but it would be even better for girls. Great feminist message :)
The plot was well sculpted and the world well built. Robert Munsch is an artist well-versed in the language of humour. Delving into this book back in the second grade, I had assumed it to be a romance. I am disappointed in Robert’s decision to do away with the prince. But the main characters growth was incredible. She has become stronger as the book progresses and the prince honestly was a little annoying. Thanks for all the life lessons, Rob.
"I recently received a copy of the fortieth-anniversary edition of The Paper Bag Princess from Annick Press through Netgalley. I am so excited to see that there's a new edition of the book to bring to new generations of Elizabeths (whether that is the name of the children reading it or not). All children, regardless of gender, can learn the vital messages the story offers up, whether it be from Elizabeth's triumphs, or from the failures of Ronald and the dragon alike.
This new edition of the story offers up two introductory pieces, one from Chelsea Clinton and one from Francesca Segal, and an afterword from Ann and Robert Munsch. The afterword is perhaps my favourite addition, offering insight into how the story came to be--including a tale of performances of the story that invited eager dads to play the dragon that reminded me of my own dad. The introductory pieces offer up some deeply relatable passages about the ways in which The Paper Bag Princess has impacted generations, especially generations of girls. I do really wish that these introductions had steered away from the cisnormative boy/girl dichotomy, particularly the firm gender roles of girls learning from Elizabeth and boys learning from Ronald, but there's still something to be gleaned from them.
The Paper Bag Princess is a lifelong favourite picture book for me, and it remains such to this day. "
This new edition of the story offers up two introductory pieces, one from Chelsea Clinton and one from Francesca Segal, and an afterword from Ann and Robert Munsch. The afterword is perhaps my favourite addition, offering insight into how the story came to be--including a tale of performances of the story that invited eager dads to play the dragon that reminded me of my own dad. The introductory pieces offer up some deeply relatable passages about the ways in which The Paper Bag Princess has impacted generations, especially generations of girls. I do really wish that these introductions had steered away from the cisnormative boy/girl dichotomy, particularly the firm gender roles of girls learning from Elizabeth and boys learning from Ronald, but there's still something to be gleaned from them.
The Paper Bag Princess is a lifelong favourite picture book for me, and it remains such to this day. "
Why have I never heard of Robert Munsch before? This is from 1980 and it's serious girl power. This princess is in love with the prince. She learns quickly he's not worth her love and she MOVES on. I mean this is revolutionary. All girls need to grow up reading this story. It is fantastic. Robert is on my list of authors to read so I will be going through his books.
This was a fantastic story. The kids enjoyed it too with dragons and princesses. I like this princess, she has worth.
This is my bailiwick. I adore this story.
This was a fantastic story. The kids enjoyed it too with dragons and princesses. I like this princess, she has worth.
This is my bailiwick. I adore this story.
My son thinks the Munsch stories are really funny - the ending of this one has a wonderful twist on the regular princess story.
Best princess story ever! She uses brains, resourcefulness and courage to save the day. Every young girl should understand these principles! Highly, highly recommended.