Bloomsbury Children’s Books ISBN 9781408881941 £6.99
A fantastic picture book with a heart-warming theme at its core. On first reading I thought this was told from a young princess’ viewpoint moaning about how hard it is to be a princess but, as the book draws to its conclusion, you find out that it is narrated by a Mum and Dad. They tell their little girl just how special she is and that they love her just the way she is – including tangles, scabby knees and mess making ability. Its simple rhyming text and fun-filled illustrations will appeal to readers from 3 to 7 but the deeper underlying messages can be used with older readers – being happy with what you’ve got, not wishing you were somebody else, everyone is special, Mums and Dads love us faults and all. I think this is a book you will be happy to read time and time again and that children will love for both its funny text and affirmation of self. A super story for assemblies, PSE and reading for pleasure. Age range: 3 to 7
Jane Macleod, Primary Teacher, Fairfield Primary, Penarth