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The Paper Bag Princess

By Robert Munsch
Series: Classic Munsch
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The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch is a delightful children's tale about a resourceful princess named Elizabeth. After a fearsome dragon destroys her castle and takes her fiancé, Elizabeth dons a simple paper bag and sets off on a brave quest to rescue him. Through cleverness and determination, she challenges traditional fairy tale norms, teaching young readers about strength, independence, and self-worth.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you're looking for a children's book that challenges traditional fairy tale norms. With a strong and clever heroine who outsmarts a dragon, it celebrates themes of empowerment and resourcefulness. Perfect for young readers who appreciate humour and unconventional tales.

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The Paper Bag Princess

After a fierce dragon smashes Princess Elizabeth's castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiancZ, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With only her wits and a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges the dragon in this classic story of girl power. Full color.

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Over five million copies in print!

When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth's castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiance, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and nothing but a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges the dragon to show his strength in the hopes of saving the prince. But is it worth all that trouble?

Readers the world-over have fallen in love with this classic story of girl power. Now a newly designed Classic Munsch edition will introduce the tale to a new generation of young feminists.

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The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch is widely praised for its unique twist on traditional fairy tales. Readers appreciate its feminist undertones, as the story presents a strong, independent heroine who defies the typical damsel-in-distress stereotype. The book is celebrated for its humour, engaging storyline, and the way it empowers young readers with a message about being self-reliant and resourceful.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781773210292

Publisher: Annick Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 May 2018

Country: Canada

Imprint: Annick Press Ltd

Illustration: Throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Michael Martchenko
  • Illustrated by Michael Martchenko

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Robert Munsch Series: Classic Munsch Young Adult

About the Author

Robert Munsch, author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess and Thomas’ Snowsuit, is one of North America’s bestselling authors of children’s books. Michael Martchenko is the award-winning illustrator of the Classic Munsch series and many other beloved children's books. He was born north of Paris, France, and moved to Canada when he was seven. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Patricia.

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