Princess Stories for Preschool to Grade 2

Princess Stories for Preschool to Grade 2 - Arlington Heights Memorial Library

The Very Fairy Princess
The Very Fairy Princess
By Andrews, Julie
Author Walton Hamilton, Emma
Illustrator Davenier, Christine
2010-05 - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
9780316040501 Check Our Catalog

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The bestselling mother-daughter team introduces a spunky new character in this picture book that is sure to have readers young and old following Geraldine's lead in expressing their inner sparkle. Full color.

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The Princess and the Pizza
The Princess and the Pizza
By Auch, Mary Jane
Author Jane, Mary Auch
Illustrator Auch, Herm
2002-03 - Holiday House
0823416836 Check Our Catalog

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Princess Paulina needs a job. Ever since her father retired from his throne to become a carpenter, Paulina has had no use for her princess skills. When she hears that Prince Drupert is looking for a princess to marry, Paulina can't pass up the opportunity to put her princessing skills into practice. She passes the mattress and the pea and the glass slipper contests. But when she's faced with the task of cooking a feast fit for a prince, she fears that not even her royal lineage can save her.

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The Princesses Have a Ball
The Princesses Have a Ball
By Bateman, Teresa
Illustrator Cravath, Lynne
2002-09 - Albert Whitman & Company
0807566268 Check Our Catalog

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Bateman and Cravath team up to update a classic fairy tale of the dancing princesses for a new generation. Energetic rhyme and charming illustrations make this a playful retelling--and those princesses sure can play! Full-color illustrations.

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Princess Bess Gets Dressed
Princess Bess Gets Dressed
By Cuyler, Margery
Illustrator Maione, Heather
2009-02 - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
9781416938330 Check Our Catalog

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Princess Bess spends her days in fancy, princess-perfect clothes. She has loads of clothes made with satin, snaps, and bows. Her favorite outfit of them all, however, is a secret: it's what Bess wears underneath her many princess clothes. Full color.

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Princess Justina Albertina: A Cautionary Tale
Princess Justina Albertina: A Cautionary Tale
By Davidson, Ellen Dee
Illustrator Chesworth, Michael
2007-02 - Charlesbridge Publishing
9781570916526 Check Our Catalog

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Princess Justina Albertina likes to have her own way. When she doesn't get it, she gets a funny look in her big green eyes and causes a ruckus. When this horrid princess declares, "I WANT A PET!" her nanny searches far and wide to find the perfect pet. A satisfying comeuppance will surprise and delight readers of all ages.

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The Princess Knight
The Princess Knight
By Funke, Cornelia
Illustrator Meyer, Kerstin
2004-03 - Chicken House
0439536308 Check Our Catalog

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Violet is a young princess who wishes she could show the world that she is just as brave and strong as her brothers. But her strict father insists that she get married, and her brothers only mock her when she wants to be included in their fun. So Violet decides to use her intelligence and bravery to show everyone--once and for all--what she's made of. Disguising herself as a boy, Violet takes part in a knights' jousting tournament. When she wins the contest, she reveals her true identity--and wins the prize of freedom!

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The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-To-Be
The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-To-Be
By Grey
Author Grey, Mini
2003-09 - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
0375926267 Check Our Catalog

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A brilliant debut for a first time author-illustrator.- A funny spoof on a beloved fairy tale.

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I'm a Princess
I'm a Princess
By Hall, Kirsten
Illustrator deRosa, Dee
2003-09 - Children's Press(CT)
0516229281 Check Our Catalog

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Dressed as a princess, a girl expects her family to treat her royally, but that is because Halloween has arrived!

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Princess Grace
Princess Grace
By Hoffman, Mary
Illustrator Van Wright, Cornelius
Illustrator Hu, Ying-Hwa
2008-01 - Dial Books
9780803732605 Check Our Catalog

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The beloved heroine of "Amazing Grace" is back in her first new picture book in more than a decade. Grace hopes to be selected as a princess in the town parade and asks her teacher for help in dressing the part.

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Twenty-Six Princesses
Twenty-Six Princesses
By Horowitz, Dave
Illustrator Horowitz, Dave
2008-03 - G. P. Putnam's Sons
9780399246074 Check Our Catalog

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His Highness the Prince may be a frog, but that's not going to stop these lively girls from attending his ball. Starting with Princess Alice, the twenty-six princesses, each with personality to spare, head to the palace, eager to make his acquaintance. But with Princess Jane being a pain, Princess Kay losing her way, and Princess Betty still getting ready, they'll be lucky if they manage to steal any kisses from this prince!

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Princess Says Goodnight
Princess Says Goodnight
By Howland, Naomi
Illustrator Small, David
2010-05 - Harper
9780061455254 Check Our Catalog

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Rhyming text presents what a princess might do between leaving the ball and saying goodnight

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Princess Furball
Princess Furball
By Huck, Charlotte
Illustrator Lobel, Anita
2001-01 - Turtleback Books
9780785726395 Check Our Catalog

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Once upon a time, a cruel king bethrothed his motherless daughter to an ogre in exchange for 50 wagons of silver. Horrified, the Princess devises a clever plan to escape.

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Princess Baby
Princess Baby
By Katz, Karen
Illustrator Katz, Karen
2008-01 - Schwartz & Wade Books
9780375841194 Check Our Catalog

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Poor baby, no one calls her by her real name! "I am not a buttercup, or a giggly goose. I am not a cupcake. Please don't call me Little Lamb, and never ever Gum Drop," she insists. With a curtsy and a twirl, again and again our protagonist makes it abundantly clear who she is. She wears a shiny crown, a fancy dress, sparkly shoes, a velvet cape, and glittery jewels.
There are more clues too-she dances with princes, has perfect manners,
and makes sure that everyone in her kingdom is happy. Her persistence
pays off in the end, and even the youngest readers will be cheering,
"Princess Baby!"

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Humphrey, Albert, and the Flying Machine
Humphrey, Albert, and the Flying Machine
By Lasky, Kathryn
Illustrator Manders, John
2004-09 - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
0152162356 Check Our Catalog

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In this take on the Sleeping Beauty tale, Humphrey and his brother Albert are the first to awake after Princess Briar Rose's party. Realizing 100 years have passed, and that only a kiss can wake up the princess, the brothers go in search of a handsome prince. Instead, they find the inventor of a flying machine. Full color.

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The Princess Who Had Almost Everything
The Princess Who Had Almost Everything
By LeVert, Mireille
Illustrator Masse, Josee
2008-10 - Tundra Books (NY)
9780887768873 Check Our Catalog

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Princess Alicia has everything she needs and more. A splendid castle, mountains of desserts, and loving parents who do everything possible to ensure she is happy. But even with all of that, Alicia is bored. Terribly bored. So what will it take to finally make her happy?
The Princess Who Had Almost Everything is an enchanting tale that reminds readers of all ages that happiness is not always where you seek it, but instead can be found in the most unlikeliest places.

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Princesses Are Not Quitters
Princesses Are Not Quitters
By Lum, Kate
Author Hellard, Sue
Illustrator Hellard, Sue
2003-04 - Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
158234762X Check Our Catalog

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With amusing illustrations by Hellard, Lum tells a whimsical, playfully moralistic tale for all young ladies who wish to be princesses. Full color.

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Princess Penelope
Princess Penelope
By Mack, Todd
Illustrator Gran, Julia
2003-03 - Scholastic Press
0439224365 Check Our Catalog

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Penelope is certain she's a princess--she dresses like a princess, travels like a princess, and rules her kingdom like a princess. Breezy text and magical art make this tribute to a child's rich imagination ideal for reading aloud. Full-color illustrations.

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The Storytelling Princess
The Storytelling Princess
By Martin, Rafe
Illustrator Root, Kimberly Bulcken
2001-07 - Putnam Publishing Group
0399229248 Check Our Catalog

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Having survived a shipwreck, a princess tries to tell a prince a story whose ending he does not know and thus qualify for his hand in marriage. Illustrations.

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The Barefoot Book of Princesses
By Matthews, Caitlin
Illustrator Whelan, Olwyn
Narrated by Wolfson, Margaret
2008-10 - Barefoot Books
9781846862397 Check Our Catalog

 

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This warm and humorous collection presents much-loved favorites such as "The Princess and the Pea" from Denmark and less familiar figures including "The Mountain Princess" from Persia and "The Horned Snake's Wife" from the Iroquois of North America. Caitl
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The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland
The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland
By Shepard, Aaron
Illustrator Gore, Leonid
2003-02 - Atheneum Books
0689829124 Check Our Catalog

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This engaging retelling of a folktale from Finland begins as Mikko begins his search for a bride by following the tradition of cutting down a tree and following the direction the fallen tree points. But Mikko's tree points toward the deep dark woods. Fate surprises Mikko when he meets the most unusual of sweethearts there. Full-color illustrations.

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The Princess Gown
The Princess Gown
By Strauss, Linda Leopold
Illustrator Laugesen, Malene Reynolds
2008-09 - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
0618862595 Check Our Catalog

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With the look of a classic storybook and a setting of palace courtyards and old-world shops and streets, this book features a one-of-a-kind wedding dress and a story about making mistakes and finding innovative ways to fix them. Full color.

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Not All Princesses Dress in Pink
Not All Princesses Dress in Pink
By Yolen, Jane
Author Stemple, Heidi E. Y.
Illustrator Lanquetin, Anne-Sophie
2010-06 - Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
9781416980186 Check Our Catalog

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Not all princesses dress in pink.
Some play in bright red socks that stink,
blue team jerseys that don't quite fit,
accessorized with a baseball mitt,
and a sparkly crown!

Princesses come in all kinds. Exuberant text from Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi Yolen Stemple paired with charming illustrations prove that girls can jump in mud puddles and climb trees, play sports and make messes--all while wearing their tiaras! Not every girl has a passion for pink, but all young ladies will love this empowering affirmation of their importance and unlimited potential.

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