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A Real Princess (children book)

by Sadie. Y Orora

Book Details

Publisher:Tate Publishing
Published:2008-03
Pages:25
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1604622466

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

The problems that would follow could have been avoided with a quick and easy clean-up. Join author Michael Holm as he tells the tale of Little Princess Sadie, A Poem About the Sour Smell of a Lovely Little Lady. Sadie's smell becomes unbearable, and her life is a terrible mess, but after learning an important life lesson, will she turn back into a delightful princess? Young readers will love this exciting tale and the lesson that it holds, so take a deep breath and join Princess Sadie, but don't

Our Review

This charming children's story tackles the universal childhood challenge of hygiene avoidance through the humorous plight of Princess Sadie, whose royal life turns upside down due to her reluctance to clean up. The narrative cleverly uses a princess protagonist to explore how personal neglect can create bigger problems, delivering an important message about responsibility through vivid, sensory-rich storytelling that will capture young readers' attention immediately.

What makes this picture book particularly effective is how it transforms an everyday parenting struggle into a magical kingdom dilemma, making the lesson about cleanliness feel fresh and engaging rather than preachy. The story's gentle humor and relatable consequences provide the perfect foundation for meaningful conversations between parents and children about personal care habits. This delightful fairy tale delivers its valuable life lesson with such warmth and charm that children will remember Princess Sadie's journey long after the final page.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction