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The Worst Princess "Kemp, Anna"

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: United Kingdom Simon & Schuster Ltd 26/04/2012Description: 32 PaperbackISBN:
  • 9781847388766
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • YL/KEM
Contents:
Picture storybooks
Awards:
  • Shortlisted for Roald Dahl Funny Prize: The Funniest Book for Children Aged Six and Under 2012.
Summary: "Once upon a time, in a tower near you, Lived a sad princess; the Princess Sue. ""Some day,"" she sighed, ""my prince will come, But I wish he'd move his royal bum."" But when Princess Sue's prince finally does arrive, he's not quite what she had in mind. Find out how the feisty princess escapes the clutches of her twit of a prince in this funny twist on the traditional princess tale."
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Kids Books Kids Books Matara Apex Children's Area Fiction YL/KEM Checked out Age 5 - 7 years (Green) 07/12/2019 YB027470
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Once upon a time, in a tower near you,
Lived a sad princess; the Princess Sue.
"Some day," she sighed, "my prince will come,
But I wish he'd move his royal bum."

But when Princess Sue 's prince finally does arrive, he's not quite what she had in mind. Find out how the feisty princess escapes the clutches of her twit of a prince in this funny, feminist twist on the traditional princess tale. Forget about pretty dresses, fairytale weddings and grand balls, Princess Sue is all about adventure , mischief and making unusual friends . She really is the worst princess!

An empowering picture book from the brilliant author Anna Kemp , with illustrations by Sara Ogilive , illustrator of The Detective Dog - perfect for fans of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World , Princess Smartypants , Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and Ada Twist, Scientist.

'Those sick of the cult of pink princesses will appreciate this quirky take on the traditional princess tale... A very funny new picture book' The Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide
'Told in verse, and wonderfully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this picture book is so funny it could be safely recommended for all ages' The Independent on Sunday
'Girl power is celebrated in this picture book that turns the princess role firmly on its head' Waking Brain Cells blog
'This book will remind young girls that it takes courage and determination to be oneself, even when going after one's dreams or when beginning and ending friendships' curled up with a good kid's book

Picture storybooks

"Once upon a time, in a tower near you, Lived a sad princess; the Princess Sue. ""Some day,"" she sighed, ""my prince will come, But I wish he'd move his royal bum."" But when Princess Sue's prince finally does arrive, he's not quite what she had in mind. Find out how the feisty princess escapes the clutches of her twit of a prince in this funny twist on the traditional princess tale."

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Shortlisted for Roald Dahl Funny Prize: The Funniest Book for Children Aged Six and Under 2012.

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