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The Paper Bag Princess

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The Paper Bag Princess

by Robert N. Munsch
Illustrator: Michael Martchenko

Annick Press | February 1, 1992 | Trade Paperback

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.

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    Rating: 5/5

    "Classic Munsch"

    stacey pearson

    2 years ago

    Absolutely one of my all time favourites! As an ECE teacher I can honestly say that this adventurous story has been read over and over to many children. Children love it and it's a must have for any teacher, parent and child. I love that there is a hidden lesson to be learned from this story and it is one that I discuss with the children after every time I read it, and that is that it does not matter what you look like, people should like you for who you are. Elizabeth who is the princess in the story goes out of her way to save her prince and when she goes through all the trouble of being faced with a dragon and finally finds the prince he tells her to come back when she looks like a real princess. She decides that he wasn't worth all that trouble and says "Ronald," said Elizabeth, "your clothes are really pretty and your hair is very neat. You look like a real prince, but you are a bum."
    He should have been grateful for all she had done for him. I recommend any Robert Munsch story they are always full of life and so fun to read. If you have not read this story yet, pick one up soon!

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    Rating: 5/5

    Mr. Munsch's wonderful book

    Mr.A

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    2 years ago

    This was the first Munsch book that I bought and I quickly went out and bought a whole load more. He's an excellent writer with a wonderful range of stories and a beautifully simple and fluid style of writing that is both accessible to children and able to roll off the tongue of most adults.
    As you'll see from the other reviews here, this tale is about a young girl who, filled with nothing but courage, charity and a fair bit of brains, goes off to rescue a young prince from a ferocious dragon. After using all of her cunning to defeat the dragon she discovers that the prince is a bit of a monster himself, and so she decides not to marry him after all.

    Although I agree that the story has a wealth of small lessons for children to learn about boys and girls and expectations and disappointments, I think that one of its strongest points is that the book serves as a wonderful introduction to the fact that not all stories end the way we expect them to (it's still a happy ending, just a different one) and that sometimes a twist can be more satisfying anyway.

    Highly recommended for children from 3 to 103

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    Anonymous

    Rating: 5/5

    Because we can all be girls at heart sometimes...

    Anonymous

    5 years ago

    This book helped my mother to get over a bad breakup with her very own "Prince Ronald".
    This book has the power to teach young girls to stand up for themselves, which is - unfortunately - so critical in society today. I believe that every little girl, teenager, and women should read this book over and over again.

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    Michelle

    Rating: 5/5

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    Michelle

    9 years ago

    Robert Munsch creates a wonderful story using the usual characters you would see in any old fairy tale.Then he uses his brand of humour to twist things into a brilliantly funny story with an unexpected ending. Great for all children.

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The Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In a 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.

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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.

About the Author

Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He studied to be a Jesuit priest, but decided to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an M.A. in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Michael Martchenko has illustrated over 30 books for children and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won numerous awards for design and illustration. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in Toronto.

Trade Paperback

32 Pages, 8 x 8 x 0.12 IN

February 1, 1992

Annick Press

English


0920236162
9780920236161

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One of the best princess stories ever told, Elizabeth turns the princess stereotype on its head.

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