A review by angkunkel
Lillybelle: A Damsel Not in Distress by Joana Pastro

5.0

When my daughter was younger and deep in her princess phase, I actively sought out stories that would challenge or subvert the passive, damsel-in-distress narrative. Boy do I wish LILLYBELLE had been around then! Not only is Lillybelle in charge of her own fate, but Joana Pastro tells an empowered tale with humor and heart rather than didacticism. Jhon Ortiz's illustrations feature an incredible color palette and a range of marvelous monsters. Highly recommended.