Princess Sue knows how to be a good princess, having read all of the books and grown her hair to the floor, but she longs for adventure and life outside of her castle. At long last her prince arrives and she can see her freedom, right up until he shows her to her new tower. Fed up with this, she enlists the help of a big scary dragon over a cup of tea and finally gets the happily ever after that she desires.
This is a picture book that adults will find fun too. It's a fun twist on the traditional happily ever after princess story. The plot is amusing and entertaining. The illustrations are colourful with care taken to include bits of detail in addition to the plot (such as an unhappy looking fish about to land in a smiling crocodile's mouth) and so will keep children entertained that little bit longer. The Converse style shoes that Sue wears are a nice touch that instantly jumps out letting you know that Sue is not your typical damsel in distress. Together, the writing and illustrations create brilliant characterisation as well as a really engaging book. Brilliant for your not-so-girly princesses!
I give it 8/10 :)
Title: The Worst Princess
Author: Anna Kemp & Sarah Ogilvie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Picture Book
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