tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post9112397234517603207..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Mouse's Corner: Books about PrincessesLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22163756528590390722016-08-14T15:28:45.574-07:002016-08-14T15:28:45.574-07:00Naida - I hadn't realized she had so many unti...Naida - I hadn't realized she had so many until I laid them out on her bed. LOL She loves to dress up. :-) We have seen Brave. Mouse isn't a huge fan of that one, I'm afraid. I think the bears scared her and then not knowing if the mother would live. She's not really into the Disney princess movies. She'd rather watch Nightmare Before Christmas or the Tinkerbell movies.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4951838332198121012016-08-14T15:26:22.420-07:002016-08-14T15:26:22.420-07:00Nina - I loved fairy tales growing up. Beauty and ...Nina - I loved fairy tales growing up. Beauty and the Beast has always been a favorite of mine. I'll have to look for A Treasury of Fairy Tales. Something like that would be a real treasure to own, I imagine!<br /><br />The Little Match Girl is such a sad story, yet beautiful in its own way. I read it for the first time only recently. <br /><br />I am glad to see so much diversity in princess books today. They really have come along way. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20131183097692541372016-08-13T09:07:04.644-07:002016-08-13T09:07:04.644-07:00How cute are her costumes. It is refreshing to see...How cute are her costumes. It is refreshing to see books feature more independent princess stories as opposed to the traditional "princess needs her prince to be happy". That's why I liked Disney's "Brave". Have you seen it with your little one?<br />Hope you're enjoying your summer!The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26995575842268318962016-08-11T04:44:35.046-07:002016-08-11T04:44:35.046-07:00I literally searched for "a really thick book...I literally searched for "a really thick book of fairy tales" and Google is a magical place - I found it!! I loved "A Treasury of Fairy Tales" when I was a kid since it had so many fairy tales, and not just about princesses. The illustrations are gorgeous as well; it's probably my first hardbound book.<br /><br />I read The Little Match Girl here first and I remember thinking this wasn't the fairy tale I wanted...... But as I got older I appreciated it more.<br /><br />How great that princess books nowadays are more diverse! And subtly introducing the concept that girls don't always need to be rescued or for them to always have a Prince Charming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33522359280866426462016-08-10T07:11:41.448-07:002016-08-10T07:11:41.448-07:00Melody - Mouse is starting to get away from the Di...Melody - Mouse is starting to get away from the Disney princesses and wants to be her own princess. That makes me happy. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46850100532485111412016-08-09T22:31:42.042-07:002016-08-09T22:31:42.042-07:00There was a time my girls adored princess theme so...There was a time my girls adored princess theme so much; and yes even clothings, lol. <br /><br />These books look great and it's wonderful that they've more meaningful messages than the 'traditional' damsel in distress. ;) Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64955338548555134402016-08-09T16:00:36.022-07:002016-08-09T16:00:36.022-07:00Lark - Thank you for the recommendations! All of t...Lark - Thank you for the recommendations! All of these sound good. I'm familiar with Mercedes Lackey's books, although those particular ones I haven't yet read. That's so cool about your daughter's classmate's book. I'm adding them all to my daughter's wish list. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58716588653262386702016-08-09T15:47:31.855-07:002016-08-09T15:47:31.855-07:00Sounds to me like you're handling the princess...Sounds to me like you're handling the princess issue well. Good job finding books about princesses with agency, who do things instead of waiting around to be rescued! <br /><br />Along those lines, I highly recommend M. M. Kaye's <i>The Ordinary Princess.</i> It's absolutely charming. Try to get the original hardcover edition with Kaye's own artwork; it's out of print but well worth ordering used, because the pictures combine perfectly with the story. Here's the Goodreads link to that edition: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1128164.The_Ordinary_Princess <br /><br />I also recommend a book written by a classmate of my daughter Robin, called <i>The Princesses I Have Known.</i> It's self-published through Lulu, so it is a bit pricy for a paperback, but it's about "princesses" (actually, young women) overcoming their fears and becoming competent in the outdoors. The one dancing ballet in hiking shoes? That's my Robin. :-) Here's the link if you're interested: http://www.lulu.com/us/en/shop/ayla-mae-wild/the-princesses-i-know/paperback/product-21338685.html<br /><br />Incidentally, check out Mercedes Lackey's <i>The Fairy Godmother</i>, <i>One Good Knight</i>, and <i>The Sleeping Beauty</i> for YA/adult takes on princess who definitely don't sit around waiting to be rescued. (There are other books in the series, but I think these three are my favorites.)Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76288139988892109532016-08-09T15:10:54.920-07:002016-08-09T15:10:54.920-07:00Iliana - I'm not sure how we ended up with so ...Iliana - I'm not sure how we ended up with so many costumes! LOLLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6877373000992638412016-08-09T15:10:12.172-07:002016-08-09T15:10:12.172-07:00Katherine - Right now she'd rather wear a t-sh...Katherine - Right now she'd rather wear a t-shirt on her head and pretend it's her hair than wear a costume. :-) I remember doing that as a child too.<br /><br />You make a good point. It's yet another way we, as a society devalue woman and girls, teaching them their likes and dislikes are not as important as boys are--and why being a boy is better. You've given me something to think about. <br /><br />Ultimately for me, it came down to letting my daughter be who she wants to be. And, I have to admit, it's kind of fun for me too. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66845358012984596082016-08-09T14:38:49.006-07:002016-08-09T14:38:49.006-07:00What a great collection she has! I wish I had some...What a great collection she has! I wish I had some recommendations but I haven't bought a book for a little one in a long time. Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28072828229983831502016-08-08T15:24:18.123-07:002016-08-08T15:24:18.123-07:00Well, part of what I always liked is that she is P...Well, part of what I always liked is that she is Princess Elizabeth and the prince is Ronald. (My husband is Ronnie!!)<br />Hope you enjoy it, Munsch is a classic. raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-87226893120028478812016-08-08T13:28:41.977-07:002016-08-08T13:28:41.977-07:00Oh what fun! All of these sound like so much fun t...Oh what fun! All of these sound like so much fun to share. I love all her costumes too. Unfortunately my knowledge of Princess books are decidedly lacking. I do love that the Princess theme is being expanded to girls who can take care of themselves. I get on a soapbox of the dismissal of Princesses on a regular basis. Why is a pretty dress and a sparkling crown constantly devalued? Superheroes have their costumes and cars so how is that different? To me a little boy wanting to be a superhero or a policeman is no different than a girl wanting to be a princess but because princesses are considered girly it's devalued. Not the most coherent but trust me the actual rant is really really long and we don't have that kind of time!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83374391389649814742016-08-08T12:17:11.389-07:002016-08-08T12:17:11.389-07:00Jeane - I will definitely have to look for all of ...Jeane - I will definitely have to look for all of those! Thank you, Jeane. I ordered a copy of the Paperbag Princess because Icouldn't resist. The others I'll put on her wish list and hope a relative takes the hint (unless I cave and get them first).Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11800544552680146062016-08-08T12:15:39.293-07:002016-08-08T12:15:39.293-07:00Kathy - I wasn't too eager for her to jump ont...Kathy - I wasn't too eager for her to jump onto the princess bandwagon, but it was going to happen with or without me, I realized. Fortunately there are a lot of options out there for parents like me who want to support my daughter's interests but also not buy into some of the old stereotypes and gender pitfalls.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61762477560867690062016-08-08T12:13:17.074-07:002016-08-08T12:13:17.074-07:00Jenclair - Hopefully she's getting out of them...Jenclair - Hopefully she's getting out of them what I'd like her too. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-23424318817068898562016-08-08T12:12:35.541-07:002016-08-08T12:12:35.541-07:00Elizabeth - We haven't but I just ordered a co...Elizabeth - We haven't but I just ordered a copy. It looks really cute! Yay for independent princesses who do the rescuing!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76638893869131511872016-08-08T12:11:31.849-07:002016-08-08T12:11:31.849-07:00Jill - I'm not familiar with that one, which i...Jill - I'm not familiar with that one, which is sad given it's a classic. :-( I will have to see about getting a copy! Thank you for the recommendation!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34692746896181323342016-08-08T05:52:38.430-07:002016-08-08T05:52:38.430-07:00We have some favorites! The Worst Princess by Anna...We have some favorites! The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp, The Secret Lives of Princesses (really elaborate pictures), Princess Hyacinth by Florence Heide and of course the Paperbag Princess too.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51562129929902335892016-08-08T05:39:18.243-07:002016-08-08T05:39:18.243-07:00I have mixed feelings about the princess fad but, ...I have mixed feelings about the princess fad but, not having a daughter, have not had to face it. I think you do a great job of balancing it out with other things. I haven't read any princess books but I'm glad there are some non-traditional ones out there.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-39719950416666209882016-08-08T05:26:34.457-07:002016-08-08T05:26:34.457-07:00Good job, Wendy. These princess books look like t...Good job, Wendy. These princess books look like they encourage adventure, empathy, and independence. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-34686772206584503972016-08-08T04:05:55.393-07:002016-08-08T04:05:55.393-07:00Have you read The Paperbag PrincessHave you read The Paperbag Princessraidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-73974815216452290382016-08-08T03:42:48.578-07:002016-08-08T03:42:48.578-07:00My favorite was always The Twelve Dancing Princess...My favorite was always The Twelve Dancing Princesses. I think it may still be one of my favorites! LOLrhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.com