The Worst Princess

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The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp is a delightful children's story featuring an unconventional princess who is tired of the traditional fairy tale life. Eager for adventure, she defies norms in search of excitement and independence, leading to colourful escapades with witty and humorous twists. The tale charmingly celebrates breaking free from expectations and embracing one's unique path.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Worst Princess

Forget about all the things you think a princess is SUPPOSED to do – Princess Sue is not that kind of royalty!

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Forget about all the things you think a princess is SUPPOSED to do – Princess Sue is not that kind of royalty!

Princess Sue sits in a tower, waiting for her prince to come. But then she realises... she doesn’t need a prince at all! Find out how this feisty princess escapes the clutches of her twit of a prince in this funny, feminist twist on the traditional princess tale. No need for pretty dresses, fairytale weddings, and grand balls, Princess Sue is all about adventure, mischief, and making unusual friends. She really is the best at being the worst princess!

An empowering picture book from the brilliant pair who brought you modern classic Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, author Anna Kemp and illustrator Sara Ogilive. Perfect for fans of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, Princess Smartypants, Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, and Ada Twist, Scientist.

The Worst Princess introduces a brilliant, fearless, funny, fierce heroine who isn't settling for the usual sexist fairytale claptrap. This book is a delight and a refreshing blast of feminist fun! – Laura Bates, author and activist

This book is a breath of fresh air! A much-needed reminder that we must carve out our own identities and not be forced into traditional roles. – Sue Hendra, co-creator of the bestselling Supertato

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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398518056

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Reissue

Illustration: Full Colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Anna Kemp writes both picture books and middle grade fiction. Her books have been nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, Oscar’s Book Prize, and the Dundee Picture Book Award. Her work has also been adapted for television, puppetry, dance, orchestra, and theatre. Anna loves to visit schools and libraries and attend festivals. Visit her online at AnnaKemp-Author.com. Sara Ogilvie is an illustrator and printmaker and was the 2011 BookTrust Best New Illustrators Award winner. Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, which she illustrated, was shortlisted for the 2010 Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the 2010 BookTrust Early Years Award. Sara lives in lives in Newcastle upon Tyne in the north of England.  

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