Do Princesses Really Kiss Frogs?

November 1, 2005
PreS-Gr 3 -Most children will relate to this precocious child and her endless questions as she and her father take a hike. The slightly bedraggled dad answers every query and supports his -princess - by holding her hand as she crosses the creek and hoisting her up on his shoulders so she can see a bird's nest. As they progress, the cartoon illustrations show the curious youngster, her ever-present pup, and the changing landscape. A scavenger hunt at the end sends the children back into the book to find -hidden - pictures. This is a really nice read-aloud for parents and teachers." -Beverly Combs, Webb Middle School, Garland, TX"

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July 1, 2005
"Do princesses stop to smell the flowers?" While out hiking, a girl with princess aspirations pummels her father with questions. Unfortunately her calls and his responses ("They've been known to do that for hours") amount to a series of unrelated, unenlightening, often poorly scanning exchanges. The loose, cartoony art depicts a bright, tidy, grit-free outdoors befitting a princess.

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