The very fairy princess
Andrews, Julie
2010
J PIC AND
While her friends and family may not believe in fairies, Geraldine knows, deep down, that she is a VERY fairy princess. From morning to night, Gerry does everything that fairy princesses do: she dresses in her royal attire, practices her flying skills, and she is always on the lookout for problems to solve. But it isn’t all twirls and tiaras – as every fairy princess knows, dirty fingernails and scabby knees are just the price you pay for a perfect day!
The princess and the pizza
Auch, Mary Jane
2002
J PIC AUC
An out of work princess must prepare a feast fit for a prince.
Princess Smartypants
Cole, Babette
1987
J PIC COL
Princess Smartypants enjoys being an independent Ms. and has no intention of getting married. When family pressure mounts, she agrees to look for a mate but sets the candidates tasks that are impossible. But then Prince Swashbuckle shows up….
Do princesses wear hiking boots?
Coyle, Carmela LaVigna
2003
J PIC COY
Every inquisitive little girl wonders what it is really like to be a genuine princess. At the heart of Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? lives an energetic, spirited, and contemporary child who has lots of important questions for her mom. Do princesses ride tricycles, climb trees, do chores, or have to eat the crusts of their bread? The mother’s voice is timelessly reassuring as she answers her daughter’s questions and advises her that being like a princess has to do with what we are on the inside.
The princess and the pig
Emmett, Jonathan
2011
J PIC EMM
There’s been a terrible mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has accidentally switched places with Pigmella, the farmer’s new piglet. The kindly farmer and his wife believe it’s the work of a good witch, while the ill-tempered King and Queen blame the bad witch — after all, this happens in fairy tales all the time! Priscilla grows up on the farm, poor yet very happy, but things don’t work out quite as readily for a Pigmella. Kissing a frog has worked wonders before, but will it work for a pig?
Olivia and the fairy princesses
Falconer, Ian
2012
J PIC FAL
Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! She wants to do more than just fit in! So what will she be? Join Olivia on a hilarious quest for individuality, and rest assured, you won’t find THIS pig pleased to be in pink!
Ten big toes and a prince’s nose
Gow, Nancy
2010
J PIC GOW
Poor princess! When suitors saw her feet, they ran for the door before even getting to know her. And in another land, far away, a kind prince had a similar problem: although he was funny and kind, he also had a huge nose that scared off every maiden he met. But a serendipitous meeting on a ski slope teaches this adorably flawed (and well-matched) pair an important lesson.
Princess Hyacinth : (the surprising tale of a girl who floated)
Heide, Florence Parry
2009
J PIC HEI
Princess Hyacinth has a problem: She floats. The king and queen have pebbles sewn into the tops of her socks, and force her to wear a crown encrusted with the heaviest jewels in the kingdom to keep her earthbound. One day, Hyacinth comes across a balloon man and decides to take off all her princess clothes, grab a balloon, and float free. Hooray! Alas, when the balloon man lets go of the string… off she goes. Luckily, there is a kite and a boy named Boy to save her.
The worst princess
Kemp, Anna
2012
J PIC KEM
Princess Sue dreams of finding her Prince Charming. But when that Prince proves to be a bit more traditional than what she had hoped for, Princess Sue — along with the help of fiery dragon — becomes determined to find a way to get the fairy-tale ending that she always envisioned for herself.
The paper princess
Kleven, Elisa
1994
J PIC KLE
As the paper princess, freshly cut out, still in need of hair, goes flying through the air, the little girl cries out, “Wait! I didn’t finish you!” “I’ll finish myself”, the princess calls back. In pictures and words, Elisa Kleven has created a timeless tale that can be enjoyed for its action and suspense as well as for its deeper metaphor: that children must necessarily finish themselves.
The monster princess
MacHale, D. J.
2010
J PIC MAC
Lala dwells in a cave that lies deep below the ground, worlds away from the castle where three beautiful princesses live. She is the best krinkle-nut digger by far, but she longs for more: the dresses, the parties, the royal life. Up, up, up Lala climbs and sneaks into the castle. She tries on the princesses’ gowns…and is caught. But the princesses dress Lala up and let her attend a ball. She stumbles. She bumbles. She is laughed at. Can Lala find it in her heart to forgive the girls who tricked her? Will Lala find out what it means to be a real princess?
The paper bag princess
Munsch, Robert N.
1980
J PIC MUN
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.
The apple-pip princess
Ray, Jane
2008
J PIC RAY
Once there was a kingdom full of laughter, happiness, trees, and birdsong. But when the queen dies, the land becomes quiet and barren, and everyone is filled with sadness. What will make the kingdom bloom again? Can Serenity, the youngest of three princesses, bring hope and life back to her kingdom with a single apple pip — a precious seed left to her by her mother?
Princess Pig
Spinelli, Eileen
2009
J PIC SPI
One day a sash from a local beauty pageant blows across the farm and lands right on Pig, who takes it as a sign. “I must be a princess,” she squeals. Pony disagrees, but all the other animals in the barnyard are happy to recognize her new title. Pig is delighted to learn that princesses are treated to pretty princess pies, decadent bubble baths, fluffy pillows, and soothing bedtime lullabies. But there is a cost to the grandeur. There are many things that princesses aren’t allowed to do — like sleep late, or roll in the mud, or attend parties in the barn hosted by the common folk. Maybe Pony was right when he said, “It’s a fine thing to be a pig, if a pig is what you are.”
O’Sullivan stew : a tale cooked up in Ireland
Talbott, Hudson
1999
J PIC TAL
When the village of Crookhaven faces its doom for having upset the local witch, Kate O’Sullivan decides to set things right… and almost gets her family hanged in the process! Now with both a king and a witch angry at them, Kate valiantly fights for her family’s lives the only way she knows how… with a good story. She pulls out all the stops trying to appease His Majesty, recounting tales of ravenous giants, wise-cracking sea serpents, and lovesick leprechauns running amok. But time is running out. Will the king’s patience as well? It’s all up to Kate and her magical way with words.
Falling for Rapunzel
Wilcox, Leah
2003
J PIC WIL
When the prince spies Rapunzel high in her tower, he’s convinced she is the girl of his dreams. Of course he thinks he can save her the traditional way, but this is no traditional Rapunzel. She throws down everything but what the prince asks for — including a surprise that makes all his dreams come true.
Waking Beauty
Wilcox, Leah
20112008
J PIC WIL
Everyone knows Sleeping Beauty has to be woken with a kiss, except Prince Charming. Every time the fairies watching over her try to tell him, he interrupts with his ideas of how to wake her. Eventually he gets the message, and his reaction is priceless: ‘One hundred years of morning breath Wow! That could be the kiss of death!’
The emperor and the kite
Yolen, Jane
1988
J PIC YOL
Princess Djeow Seow, youngest and smallest daughter of the Emperor, is not thought of very much by her family — when thought of at all. So she spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. When the Emperor is captured and imprisoned in a high tower, though, it is Djeow Seow who patiently weaves a long, strong rope of her own hair, attaches it to the tail of her kite, and cleverly flies up to her father in hopes of rescuing him.
Not all princesses dress in pink
Yolen, Jane
2010
J PIC YOL
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.
The lacemaker and the princess
Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker
2007
J FIC BRADLEY
Eleven-year-old Isabelle is a lacemaker in the town of Versailles. One day as she delivers lace to the palace, she is almost trampled by a crowd of courtiers — only to be rescued by Marie Antoinette. Before Isabelle can believe it, she has a new job — companion to the queen’s daughter. Thrown into a world of luxury, Isabelle is living a fairy-tale life. But this facade begins to crumble when rumors of starvation in the countryside lead to whispers of revolution. How can Isabelle reconcile the ugly things she hears in the town with the kind family she knows in the palace? And which side is she truly on?
The extra-ordinary princess
Ebbitt, Carolyn Q.
2009
J FIC EBBITT
Amelia, the fourth sister in a line of princesses, is sure her red hair and non-princessy ways-not to mention being the last-born-will mean an easy life of never being queen. But when an ancient curse comes to life, an evil uncle tries to take over their peaceful kingdom, and her three sisters are turned into a tree and two swans, Amelia and her best friend Henry must gather the forces of her magically blessed family, and save Gosling from complete destruction.
Tuesdays at the castle
George, Jessica Day
2011
P/J GEO
Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie’s favorite days. That’s because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will do next, and no one-other than Celie, that is-takes the time to map out the new additions. But when King and Queen Glower are ambushed and their fate is unknown, it’s up to Celie, with her secret knowledge of the castle’s never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom.
The Princess in Black
Hale, Shannon
2014
J FIC HALE
Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But Princess Magnolia has a secret — she’s also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her ! Can the princess sneak away, transform into her alter ego, and defeat the monster before the nosy duchess discovers her secret?
The two princesses of Bamarre
Levine, Gail Carson
2001
J FIC LEVINE
The Two Princesses of Bamarre couldn’t be more different. Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Her deepest wish is for safety. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. Her deepest wish is to save the kingdom of Bamarre. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other. Then disaster strikes, and Addie — terrified and unprepared — sets out on a perilous quest. In her path are monsters of Bamarre: ogres, specters, gryphons, and dragons. Addie must battle them, but time is running out, and the sister’s lives — and Barmarre’s fate — hang in the balance.
Ella enchanted
Levine, Gail Carson
1997
J FIC LEVINE
How can a fairy’s blessing be such a curse? At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy’s gift — the “gift’ of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it’s hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse — once and for all.
The fairy’s return, and other princess tales
Levine, Gail Carson
2009
P/J LEV
What would you do if diamonds and rubies tumbled out of your mouth every time you spoke? Well, that’s what happens to Rosella after a run with a misguided fairy in “A Fairy’s Mistake.” If you were turned into a toad, would you pine after your prince as much as Parsley does in “For Biddle’s Sake?” All six of Gail Carson Levine′s beloved Princess Tales in one book: The Fairy’s Mistake, The Princess Test, Sonora and the Long Sleep, Cinderellis and the Glass Hill, For Biddle’s Sake, The Fairy’s Return.
The king’s equal
Paterson, Katherine
1992
J FIC PATERSON
A dying king makes his son his heir — on one condition. Vain Prince Raphael must marry a woman who is his equal in beauty, intelligence, and wealth… Where is this woman? A search throughout the kingdom proves fruitless. Then the lovely Rosamund appears at the palace, as if by magic, and Raphael is certain he has found his wife. She is intelligent and wealthy, as well as beautiful — certainly his equal, he thinks. But what does the mysterious Rosamund think?
The Invisible Princess
Ringgold, Faith
1999
J FIC RINGGOLD
Born as a slave, a beautiful princess was made invisible by the Powers of Nature and whisked away by the Prince of Night even before her parents, Mama and Papa Love, could name her. Years pass, and Patience, the blind daughter of the evil plantation owner, Captain Pepper, has a vision of a beautiful black girl playing in the cotton fields. Captain Pepper, recalling the rumor of a slave child who mysteriously vanished, threatens the slaves and vows to harm Mama and Papa Love if the girl is not found. Patience hears his threats and warns the princess, who now makes herself known to her parents to help save them. She tells them of her magical and free life and that now is the time to fulfill the destiny given her by the Great Lady of Peace, who promised that she would one day grow up to bring freedom to the slaves on the plantation.
Princess Furball
Huck, Charlotte S.
1989
J 398.20943 H86 PIC
Once upon a time a cruel King decided to betroth his motherless daughter to an Ogre in exchange for fifty wagons filled with silver. When the Princess learns what her father has done, she is horrified. But she is as clever as she is beautiful. Quickly, the Princess devises a plan to escape and, relying on her own spunk and good sense, ultimately marries the man she chooses for herself.
Sleeping Bobby
Osborne, Will
2005
J 398.20943 OS1 PIC
A beautiful baby, a sinister spell, a pricked finger, a hundred-year sleep, a true-love wake-up kiss. We all know the story of Sleeping Beauty, but not the one that Will and Mary Pope Osborne tell — with a handsome prince named Bob, a feisty princess who wakes him from his enchanted slumber, and charming artwork from acclaimed illustrator Giselle Potter.
The red wolf
Shannon, Margaret
2002
J 398.209437 SH1 PIC
Roselupin has had quite enough of being locked away in her tower room. Her father the king thinks he needs to protect her from the wild and dangerous world outside, but Roselupin knows better. So when she receives a mysterious gift on her seventh birthday, Roselupin uses it as her ticket out of the tower and into the woods, where she howls and dances all day long — and surprises the kingdom folk right out of their socks. Twice.
The princess and the Lord of Night
Bull, Emma
1994
J 398.2 B87
Cursed at birth by an evil lord, a princess uses intelligence, cleverness, and generosity to outwit the lord and undo the spell.
The serpent slayer : and other stories of strong women
Tchana, Katrin.
2000
J 398.2082 T21
This volume is an anthology of 18 stories about heroines with as much courage, wit and intelligence as their more familiar male counterparts. It includes Li Chi, the serpent slayer, and the old woman sly enough to outsmart the devil.
The princesses have a ball
Bateman, Teresa
2002
J 398.20941 B31 PIC
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!
Brave Margaret : an Irish adventure
San Souci, Robert D.
1999
J 398.209415 SA5
Margaret has a brave heart. She dreams of adventure and longs to travel to distant lands, so when a tall ship appears in the harbor, headed north to the Kingdoms of the Cold, Margaret won’t be left behind.But adventures are perilous things. Soon Margaret must face a ferocious sea serpent and even worse dangers. And she must discover the truth about an old woman with strange powers and mysterious plans, or she’ll never find a way to bring herself and her true love safely home.
The magic nesting doll
Ogburn, Jacqueline K.
2000
J 398.20947 OG1
A wicked spell has changed a handsome young prince to a pale glassy figure made of “living ice,” and his kingdom to a frozen landscape of night without moon, darkness without dawn. Katya knows that it’s up to her to rescue the prince and undo the evil spell that has banished the sun. Armed with only her grandmother’s magic nesting doll and her own valiant heart, she is determined to succeed. But will the combined effort of her courage and the mysterious nesting doll be strong enough to prevail?
The secret lives of princesses
Lechermeier, Philippe
2010
J 398.22 L49
The Secret Lives of Princesses introduces a bevy of royal daughters to the court of young readers. While it alludes to some of their more famous sisters, this large and lusciously illustrated compendium presents such unique and unforgettable characters as the petite Princess Claire Voyant, who can see very far into tomorrow (but muddles her predictions); Princess Oblivia, who forgets everything and misses all her appointments; and Princess Babbling Brooke, who chatters on and on about everything and nothing. Plus, you’ll learn about such princessy matters as the language of fans; coats of arms; and how not to offend dangerous fairies who cast evil spells.
Tatterhood and other tales : stories of magic and adventure
1978
J 398.27 T18
All the central characters in these folktales are spirited females — decisive heroines of extraordinary courage, wit, and achievement who set out to determine their own fate. Some of their stories are comic, some adventurous, some eerie, and some magical. The 25 traditional tales come from Asia, Europe, India, Africa, and the Americas; detailed information about their sources is given.
Mirror mirror : a book of reversible verse
Singer, Marilyn
2010
J 811 SI6
What’s brewing when two favorites — poetry and fairy tales — are turned (literally) on their heads? It’s a revolutionary recipe: an infectious new genre of poetry and a lovably modern take on classic stories. First, read the poems forward (how old-fashioned!), then reverse the lines and read again to give familiar tales, from Sleeping Beauty to that Charming Prince, a delicious new spin.
Sleeping Cinderella and other princess mix-ups
Clarkson, Stephanie
2015
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What happens when Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Rapunzel get so fed up with their fairy tales that they decide to switch places with one another? Hilarity ensues in this clever, rhyming story about whether the grass really is greener at someone else’s castle.
The princess and the pony
Beaton, Kate
2015
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Princess Pinecone knows exactly what she wants for her birthday this year: a horse! A big horse, a strong horse, a horse fit for a warrior princess! But when the day arrives, she doesn’t quite get the horse of her dreams. For anyone who’s ever been saddled with a truly terrible present, The Princess and the Pony is a laugh-out-loud story of overcoming first impressions and falling in love with one unforgettable roly-poly pony.
The kite princess
Bell, Juliet Clare
2012
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Princess Cinnamon’s stuffy parents want her to look grand, wearing the finest clothes and jewels, and study deportment, but Cinnamon longs to be wild and free.
Princess Peepers picks a pet
Calvert, Pam
2011
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Princess Peepers gets an unusual pet just in time for the royal pet show
The courageous princess
Espinosa, Rod
2004
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Princess Mabelrose may not be the fairest of the land, but she has enough brains and bravery to fend for herself in a fantasy world of danger and adventure! From a mighty dragon with an army of trolls, to a tyrant tiger king, Mabelrose meets each challenge with courage and pluck, her bravery winning her the help and friendship of many of the people, creatures and magical beings she encounters in her quest to find her way home.
Princess Pigsty
Funke, Cornelia
2007
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When his daughter Isabella is disobedient, the king sends her to live in the pigsty – but his banishment backfires, because Isabella’s happier there than a pig in mud!
The princess knight
Funke, Cornelia
2004
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Violetta is a young princess who wants to be treated just like her big brothers, who are training to be knights. But her father insists that she act ladylike and get married. So Violetta decides to show everyone what she’s made of – by disguising herself as a boy and taking part in a knights’ jousting tournament!
The ugly princess and the wise fool
Gray, Margaret
2002
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Everyone adores the skinny, buck-toothed Princess Rose, and she doesn’t mind her appearance — until the handsomest prince in the world comes looking for a bride. Despite warnings from her seafaring fairy godmother and a wise fool named Jasper, reckless Rose wishes for beauty. She gets her wish, and the prince, but finds neither is as nice as she had expected.
Cinder Edna
Jackson, Ellen
1994
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Once upon a time there were two girls who lived next door to each other. Cinder Edna was forced to work for her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, just as her neighbor, Cinderella, was. But Edna had learned a thing or two from doing all that housework, such as how to make tuna casserole sixteen different ways and how to get spots off everything from rugs to ladybugs. And she was strong and spunky and knew some good jokes. Now, one day the king announced that he would give a ball…
Lovabye dragon
Joosse, Barbara M.
2012
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In her bed in her room in her castle, a girl longs for a dragon. In his nest in his cave in his mountain, a dragon dreams of a girl. When a lonely dragon follows a trail of princess tears, a beautiful friendship is born. They march and sing, roar and whisper, hide and seek, then settle into snug companionship at bedtime.
The storytelling princess
Martin, Rafe
2001
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This princess may be lost, but she’s not helpless. She told her parents she’d rather be swept overboard in a storm at sea than marry a prince she didn’t choose for herself-and that’s exactly what happened! Yet it wasn’t a disaster. For with a little luck, a lot of pluck and a special way with words, the princess turns this accident into a wildly entertaining adventure for herself and the prince of her dreams.
The diary of B.B. Bright, possible princess
Randall, Alice
2012
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Thirteen-year-old orphan Black Bee Bright (B. B. for short) is funny, quirky, precocious, and adventurous. But B. B. has a secret. She’s captive on an island in the middle of very tropical nowhere because she’s forced to hide her true identity as a royally born princess from her parents’ enemies in Raven World. B. B. must find a way to escape to the Other World where there are best friends and cool clothes, but she can’t escape the island until she passes her Official Princess Test and undertakes a dangerous journey alone to the East side of the island, where eight princesses must help her discover what it truly means to be a princess.
Princess in training
Sauer, Tammi
2012
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Princess Viola is great at skateboarding and karate-chopping, but she’s lousy at the royal wave, walk, and waltz. The king and queen are not pleased. What’s a princess to do? Attend the skill-polishing Camp Princess, of course. In the end, it’s a good thing Viola is made of tougher stuff. Who else will save the day when the green dragon comes along?
Dangerously ever after
Slater, Dashka
2012
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An ever so stylish cat, a curious young prince, a handful of unusual seeds, and a fearless princess with a taste for danger. What could possibly go wrong? For readers seeking a princess with pluck comes a story at once gorgeously illustrated, delightfully silly, and brimming with girl-power spirit.
Interstellar Cinderella
Underwood, Deborah
2015
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Once upon a planetoid, amid her tools and sprockets, a girl named Cinderella dreamed of fixing fancy rockets. With a little help from her fairy godrobot, Cinderella is going to the ball. But when the prince’s ship has mechanical trouble, someone will have to zoom to the rescue!
Part-time princess
Underwood, Deborah.
2013
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At night, a normal little girl imagines she is a princess, but not just a princess who wears pretty gowns and goes to balls. She also gets to fight dragons and tame trolls. But one morning she wakes up and begins to think maybe her royal adventures aren’t so imaginary after all…
Princess at midnight
Watson, Andi
2008
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Holly Crescent leads a sheltered life as a homeschooled girl by day. By night she’s Princess of Castle Waxing, where she wages a dangerous turf war with the Horrible Horde.
Princeless, Vol. 1: Save yourself
Whitley, Jeremy
2015
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Adrienne Ashe never wanted to be a princess. She hates fancy dinners, is uncomfortable in lavish dresses, and has never wanted to wait on someone else to save her. However, on the night of her 16th-birthday, her parents, the King and Queen, locked her away in a tower guarded by a dragon to await the rescue of some handsome prince. Now Adrienne has decided to take matters into her own hands!
The glass mountain
Wolkstein, Diane
1999
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A king builds a glass mountain which any man who wants to marry his daughter must climb, but when Princess Raina tries to help one suitor climb it, she falls through a deep crack and is trapped in a deep cave.
The Princess and the dragon
Wood, Audrey
1981
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When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who wants to be a princess, the unexpected happens.
Princesses can be pirates too!
Zellerhoff, Christi
2012
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Who says girls can’t play boys’ make-believe games too? “No Girls Allowed,” will simply NOT do for this little Princess! Just because a girl is wearing a gold crown and a pink fluffy dress doesn’t mean she can’t act like a pirate just as good as any boy. Yes, even a refined and dainty princess can become a rough and tumble pirate!
Don’t kiss the frog! : princess stories with attitude
2008
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Perfect for girls who love tiaras, ball gowns, and happy endings — but also sports, silly jokes, and being different. Featuring the work of seven writers and three illustrators, this anthology of “princess stories with attitude” will make kids laugh as they encounter a bevy of sleepy, sporty, clumsy, brave, resourceful, and curious princesses.