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Not Your Average Princesses

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Princesses can be smart, strong, courageous, daring, and kind; and most importantly, they can be individuals!

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The Princess and the Pizza

The Princess and the Pizza

by Auch, M. J.

Book - 2002

An out-of-work princess applies to become the bride of Prince Drupert, but first she must pass several tests, including a cooking contest. An out-of-work princess applies to become the bride of Prince Drupert, but first she must pass several tests, including a cooking contest. Show less

An out-of-work princess applies to become the bride of Prince Drupert, but first she must pass several tests, including a cooking contest. An out-of-work princess applies to become the bride of Prince Drupert, but first she must pass several tests, including a cooking contest. Show less

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The Princess and the Pony

The Princess and the Pony

by Beaton, Kate

Book - 2015

Princess Pinecone would like a real war horse for her birthday, instead of which she gets a plump, cute pony--but sometimes cuteness can be a kind of weapon, especially in a fight with dodgeballs and spitballs and hairballs and squareballs. Princess Pinecone would like a real war horse for her birthday, instead of which she gets a plump, cute pony--but sometimes cuteness can be a kind of weapon, especially in a fight with dodgeballs and spitballs and hairballs and squareballs. Show less

Princess Pinecone would like a real war horse for her birthday, instead of which she gets a plump, cute pony--but sometimes cuteness can be a kind of weapon, especially in a fight with dodgeballs and spitballs and hairballs and squareballs. Princess Pinecone would like a real war horse for her birthday, instead of which she gets a plump, cute pony--but sometimes cuteness can be a kind of weapon, especially in a fight with dodgeballs and spitballs and hairballs and squareballs. Show less

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Not Every Princess

Not Every Princess

by Bone, Jeffrey

Book - 2014

After listing activities that are stereotypically, but not always, attributed to princesses, fairies, pirates, superheroes, and more, encourages the reader to imagine what one could be, despite others' expectations. Includes note to parents. After listing activities that are stereotypically, but not always, attributed to princesses, fairies, pirates, superheroes, and more, encourages the reader to imagine what one could be, despite others' expectations. Includes note to parents. Show less

After listing activities that are stereotypically, but not always, attributed to princesses, fairies, pirates, superheroes, and more, encourages the reader to imagine what one could be, despite others' expectations. Includes note to parents. After listing activities that are stereotypically, but not always, attributed to princesses, fairies, pirates, superheroes, and more, encourages the reader to imagine what one could be, despite others' expectations. Includes note to parents. Show less

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Princess Power

Princess Power

by Davis, Natalie

Book - 2020

All it takes to face your fears is a little bit of Princess Power! When a young girl wakes up for her first day at a new school, she doesn't know what's i...Show more All it takes to face your fears is a little bit of Princess Power! When a young girl wakes up for her first day at a new school, she doesn't know what's in store. But when she asks herself, "What would a princess do?" she's inspired to make friends like Cinderella, learn new skills like Moana, and think outside the box like Ariel. By bringing her courage, kindness, and creativity to class, she'll find the strength within to rule the first day of school-just like a princess! Weaving together a day in the life of a contemporary girl with bold life lessons from the Disney Princesses, this vibrant picture book will inspire young readers to discover their inner Princess Power Show less

All it takes to face your fears is a little bit of Princess Power! When a young girl wakes up for her first day at a new school, she doesn't know what's i...Show more All it takes to face your fears is a little bit of Princess Power! When a young girl wakes up for her first day at a new school, she doesn't know what's in store. But when she asks herself, "What would a princess do?" she's inspired to make friends like Cinderella, learn new skills like Moana, and think outside the box like Ariel. By bringing her courage, kindness, and creativity to class, she'll find the strength within to rule the first day of school-just like a princess! Weaving together a day in the life of a contemporary girl with bold life lessons from the Disney Princesses, this vibrant picture book will inspire young readers to discover their inner Princess Power Show less

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Princess Pigtoria and the Pea

Princess Pigtoria and the Pea

by Edwards, Pamela Duncan

Book - 2010

Princess Pigtoria is not a fan of Prince Proudfoot's. She prefers perfectly playful Percy, the pizza delivery pig. Princess Pigtoria is not a fan of Prince Proudfoot's. She prefers perfectly playful Percy, the pizza delivery pig. Show less

Princess Pigtoria is not a fan of Prince Proudfoot's. She prefers perfectly playful Percy, the pizza delivery pig. Princess Pigtoria is not a fan of Prince Proudfoot's. She prefers perfectly playful Percy, the pizza delivery pig. Show less

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The Princess and the Pig

The Princess and the Pig

by Emmett, Jonathan

Book - 2011

There's been a dreadful mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet! Things are less st...Show more There's been a dreadful mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet! Things are less straightforward for a pig princess, but if kissing a frog can work, surely the same applies to pigs. Show less

There's been a dreadful mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet! Things are less st...Show more There's been a dreadful mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet! Things are less straightforward for a pig princess, but if kissing a frog can work, surely the same applies to pigs. Show less

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Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

Olivia and the Fairy Princesses

by Falconer, Ian

Book - 2012

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! 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! Show less

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! 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! Show less

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Not Quite Snow White

Not Quite Snow White

by Franklin, Ashley

Book - 2019

Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part. Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part. Show less

Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part. Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part. Show less

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The Princess Knight

The Princess Knight

by Funke, Cornelia Caroline

Book - 2003

Violet is a young princess who wishes she could show the world that she is just as brave and strong as her brothers. Disguising herself as a boy, Violet takes part in a knights' jousting tournament. Violet is a young princess who wishes she could show the world that she is just as brave and strong as her brothers. Disguising herself as a boy, Violet takes part in a knights' jousting tournament. Show less

Violet is a young princess who wishes she could show the world that she is just as brave and strong as her brothers. Disguising herself as a boy, Violet takes part in a knights' jousting tournament. Violet is a young princess who wishes she could show the world that she is just as brave and strong as her brothers. Disguising herself as a boy, Violet takes part in a knights' jousting tournament. Show less

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Princesses Wear Pants

Princesses Wear Pants

by Guthrie, Savannah

Book - 2017

Princess Penelope Pineapple stays busy flying planes, exercising, and gardening, always wearing pants, and so when disaster strikes at the Pineapple Ball, Penny is prepared. Princess Penelope Pineapple stays busy flying planes, exercising, and gardening, always wearing pants, and so when disaster strikes at the Pineapple Ball, Penny is prepared. Show less

Princess Penelope Pineapple stays busy flying planes, exercising, and gardening, always wearing pants, and so when disaster strikes at the Pineapple Ball, Penny is prepared. Princess Penelope Pineapple stays busy flying planes, exercising, and gardening, always wearing pants, and so when disaster strikes at the Pineapple Ball, Penny is prepared. Show less

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The Princess and the Peas

The Princess and the Peas

by Hart, Caryl

Book - 2013

Lily-Rose May is perfect in every way, until she kicks up such a fuss about eating her peas that her dad calls the doctor. He diagnoses a severe case of P...Show more Lily-Rose May is perfect in every way, until she kicks up such a fuss about eating her peas that her dad calls the doctor. He diagnoses a severe case of Princess-itis and packs Lily Rose off to live at a palace. But is a pea-free life of royal luxury as good as it sounds? Show less

Lily-Rose May is perfect in every way, until she kicks up such a fuss about eating her peas that her dad calls the doctor. He diagnoses a severe case of P...Show more Lily-Rose May is perfect in every way, until she kicks up such a fuss about eating her peas that her dad calls the doctor. He diagnoses a severe case of Princess-itis and packs Lily Rose off to live at a palace. But is a pea-free life of royal luxury as good as it sounds? Show less

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Princess Hyacinth

Princess Hyacinth

(the Surprising Tale of A Girl Who Floated)

by Heide, Florence Parry

Book - 2009

Princess Hyacinth is bored and unhappy sitting in her palace every day because, unless she is weighed down by specially-made clothes, she will float away, but her days are made brighter when kite-flying Boy stops to say hello. Princess Hyacinth is bored and unhappy sitting in her palace every day because, unless she is weighed down by specially-made clothes, she will float away, but her days are made brighter when kite-flying Boy stops to say hello. Show less

Princess Hyacinth is bored and unhappy sitting in her palace every day because, unless she is weighed down by specially-made clothes, she will float away, but her days are made brighter when kite-flying Boy stops to say hello. Princess Hyacinth is bored and unhappy sitting in her palace every day because, unless she is weighed down by specially-made clothes, she will float away, but her days are made brighter when kite-flying Boy stops to say hello. Show less

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Twenty-six Princesses

Twenty-six Princesses

by Horowitz, Dave

Book - 2008

Twenty-six princesses, one for each letter of the alphabet, go to a party at the prince's castle. Twenty-six princesses, one for each letter of the alphabet, go to a party at the prince's castle. Show less

Twenty-six princesses, one for each letter of the alphabet, go to a party at the prince's castle. Twenty-six princesses, one for each letter of the alphabet, go to a party at the prince's castle. Show less

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Lovabye Dragon

Lovabye Dragon

by Joosse, Barbara M.

Book - 2012

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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The Worst Princess

The Worst Princess

by Kemp, Anna

Book - 2014

Lonely Princess Sue longs to leave her castle tower, but when her prince finally rescues her, she realizes she is destined for a less traditional partner. Lonely Princess Sue longs to leave her castle tower, but when her prince finally rescues her, she realizes she is destined for a less traditional partner. Show less

Lonely Princess Sue longs to leave her castle tower, but when her prince finally rescues her, she realizes she is destined for a less traditional partner. Lonely Princess Sue longs to leave her castle tower, but when her prince finally rescues her, she realizes she is destined for a less traditional partner. Show less

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My Princess Boy

My Princess Boy

A Mom's Story About A Young Boy Who Loves to Dress up

by Kilodavis, Cheryl

Book - 2011

A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. A great picture book about acceptance and unconditional friendship. A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. A great picture book about acceptance and unconditional friendship. Show less

A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. A great picture book about acceptance and unconditional friendship. A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. A great picture book about acceptance and unconditional friendship. Show less

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The Rapping Princess

The Rapping Princess

by Lee, Hannah

Book - 2021

A completely original rhyming picture book that celebrates daring to be different, featuring Shiloh, the rapping princess. A completely original rhyming picture book that celebrates daring to be different, featuring Shiloh, the rapping princess. Show less

A completely original rhyming picture book that celebrates daring to be different, featuring Shiloh, the rapping princess. A completely original rhyming picture book that celebrates daring to be different, featuring Shiloh, the rapping princess. Show less

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The Absolutely Positively No Princesses Book

The Absolutely Positively No Princesses Book

by Lendler, Ian

Book - 2018

Tired of glittery pink princess books, a young narrator defies her author and bans princesses from her book--until a princess arrives and interrupts the plot. Tired of glittery pink princess books, a young narrator defies her author and bans princesses from her book--until a princess arrives and interrupts the plot. Show less

Tired of glittery pink princess books, a young narrator defies her author and bans princesses from her book--until a princess arrives and interrupts the plot. Tired of glittery pink princess books, a young narrator defies her author and bans princesses from her book--until a princess arrives and interrupts the plot. Show less

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Princesses Are Not Perfect

Princesses Are Not Perfect

by Lum, Kate

Book - 2010

Three princesses, each with a particular skill, decide they are bored with what they do and swap jobs. Three princesses, each with a particular skill, decide they are bored with what they do and swap jobs. Show less

Three princesses, each with a particular skill, decide they are bored with what they do and swap jobs. Three princesses, each with a particular skill, decide they are bored with what they do and swap jobs. Show less

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Princesses Can Fix It!

Princesses Can Fix It!

by Marchini, Tracy

Book - 2021

The castle is crawling with wayward alligators, and the clueless king doesn't know how to fix it. Lila, Margaret, and Harriet have lots of ideas, but thei...Show more The castle is crawling with wayward alligators, and the clueless king doesn't know how to fix it. Lila, Margaret, and Harriet have lots of ideas, but their father won't listen! According to him, the Princesses should be focusing on proper pursuits like drawing, jewelry, and music. When the three girls start falling asleep during the day, the King sends the Prince to investigate. He discovers that the three princesses are gathering at night to use their knowledge of the six simple machines to invent an ingenious alligator removal contraption in their secret workshop. A modern, gender-stereotype-smashing reinterpretation of the classic fairy tale, The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Show less

The castle is crawling with wayward alligators, and the clueless king doesn't know how to fix it. Lila, Margaret, and Harriet have lots of ideas, but thei...Show more The castle is crawling with wayward alligators, and the clueless king doesn't know how to fix it. Lila, Margaret, and Harriet have lots of ideas, but their father won't listen! According to him, the Princesses should be focusing on proper pursuits like drawing, jewelry, and music. When the three girls start falling asleep during the day, the King sends the Prince to investigate. He discovers that the three princesses are gathering at night to use their knowledge of the six simple machines to invent an ingenious alligator removal contraption in their secret workshop. A modern, gender-stereotype-smashing reinterpretation of the classic fairy tale, The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Show less

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Will Princess Isabel Ever Say Please?

Will Princess Isabel Ever Say Please?

by Metzger, Steve

Book - 2012

Princess Isabel has such bad manners that even though she has many chances to marry a handsome prince, each one is put off by her rudeness. Princess Isabel has such bad manners that even though she has many chances to marry a handsome prince, each one is put off by her rudeness. Show less

Princess Isabel has such bad manners that even though she has many chances to marry a handsome prince, each one is put off by her rudeness. Princess Isabel has such bad manners that even though she has many chances to marry a handsome prince, each one is put off by her rudeness. Show less

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The Paper Bag Princess

The Paper Bag Princess

by Munsch, Robert N.

Book - 1980

Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald --- who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald --- who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Show less

Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald --- who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald --- who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Show less

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Princess Charming

Princess Charming

by Owens, Zibby

Book - 2022

Princess Charming can't quite seem to find her "thing." She's tried everything from cooking to hip-hop, and hasn't been able to perfect either. ...Show more Princess Charming can't quite seem to find her "thing." She's tried everything from cooking to hip-hop, and hasn't been able to perfect either. Even her cartwheels are subpar. But when the castle hosts a superstar for a special event, Princess Charming finally finds her time to shine. Princess Charming is about a brand-new princess character filled with fun, humor, and girl power. With a modern look and can-do attitude, Princess Charming is the perfect gift for all young readers who never give up! Show less

Princess Charming can't quite seem to find her "thing." She's tried everything from cooking to hip-hop, and hasn't been able to perfect either. ...Show more Princess Charming can't quite seem to find her "thing." She's tried everything from cooking to hip-hop, and hasn't been able to perfect either. Even her cartwheels are subpar. But when the castle hosts a superstar for a special event, Princess Charming finally finds her time to shine. Princess Charming is about a brand-new princess character filled with fun, humor, and girl power. With a modern look and can-do attitude, Princess Charming is the perfect gift for all young readers who never give up! Show less

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Never Mess With A Pirate Princess

Never Mess With A Pirate Princess

by Ryan, Holly

Book - 2022 ()2021

Young Princess Prudence discovers that her beloved teddy bear has been stolen by pirates, so she sets out on an adventure to rescue him in this humorous tale of determination. Young Princess Prudence discovers that her beloved teddy bear has been stolen by pirates, so she sets out on an adventure to rescue him in this humorous tale of determination. Show less

Young Princess Prudence discovers that her beloved teddy bear has been stolen by pirates, so she sets out on an adventure to rescue him in this humorous tale of determination. Young Princess Prudence discovers that her beloved teddy bear has been stolen by pirates, so she sets out on an adventure to rescue him in this humorous tale of determination. Show less

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Princess to the Rescue

Princess to the Rescue

by Souza, Claudia

Book - 2011

Once upon a time, there was a princess who saved princes. This particular princess is not afraid, she is not weak, and she does not need to be rescued. Once upon a time, there was a princess who saved princes. This particular princess is not afraid, she is not weak, and she does not need to be rescued. Show less

Once upon a time, there was a princess who saved princes. This particular princess is not afraid, she is not weak, and she does not need to be rescued. Once upon a time, there was a princess who saved princes. This particular princess is not afraid, she is not weak, and she does not need to be rescued. Show less

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