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A review by rachelhelps
Cinder Edna by Ellen Jackson
2.0
I bought this book as a Christmas present for my husband's 3-year-old niece, who really loves princesses, but after reading it I feel like I can't give it to her in good conscience. Mighty Girl listed it as a good book for the 3-6 crowd, but it seems a bit text-heavy for a 3-year-old, and a bit too down on "traditional" princesses.
As much as I agree with how silly it is that lots of little girls idolize princesses, I feel like the cure isn't to tell them they're wrong, but perhaps to present them with a practical alternative. Basically, if you already dislike princess-y stories, this story is preaching to the choir (and comes off as a bit self-righteous and moralistic). If you're a girl who already like princesses, I don't think this book will convert you to stop liking them.
As much as I agree with how silly it is that lots of little girls idolize princesses, I feel like the cure isn't to tell them they're wrong, but perhaps to present them with a practical alternative. Basically, if you already dislike princess-y stories, this story is preaching to the choir (and comes off as a bit self-righteous and moralistic). If you're a girl who already like princesses, I don't think this book will convert you to stop liking them.