Like all of the previous Princess in Black books, my daughters absolutely loved this. The illustrations are always perfect and the storyline is easy to follow and fun throughout. This one took my younger daughter a bit by surprise at the end and she was delighted to find out what "Squashy" meant. :)

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary advance reader copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

My granddaughter loves this series, so I was pretty excited to receive a copy of this book. We read it together and both loved it. The Princess in Black is a strong character for children to read about, this series brings together elements of princesses, fairy tales and superhero stories all in one. A great read and I know she definitely cannot wait for the next one!

My Thoughts
I have never read any of The Princess in Black books but my 3-year-old granddaughter (Lucy) is a huge fan of series! When I saw that NetGalley had the upcoming book available I knew I had to read it. Thankfully, my request to review was accepted.

This may be my most unique book review to date because, while I am going to give you my quick thoughts on this particular book, I am going to conclude with a link to a video interview with my granddaughter about why she loves The Princess in Black books in general. Here are my pros and cons for The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem:

Pros
1. This is a cute tale about friendship, working together, bravery, and solving problems. Oh… and having lots of fun!
2. The crazy adventure will absolutely appeal to young children.
3. I thought the colorful and fun illustrations (by LeUyen Pham) were phenomenal! I was particularly tickled by the illustrations of the Princess in Blankets!
4. Frozen drool? Hilarious!
5. Frimplepants may be the best unicorn name ever!
6. I showed my granddaughter the cover and told her the title of the upcoming book. She said she loved “the big purple toes” on the cover!

Cons
None!

Bonus Review
Here is the interview my daughter-in-law did with my granddaughter Lucy about The Princess in Black books in general. Her Daddy might have been hiding off screen giving her an answer at one point – I’ll let you decide! I think he is a big fan of these books, also! HA HA!

https://www.facebook.com/kayckaybookreviews/videos/682905635896336/

See! I told you Lucy was a big fan! I’m so proud of her because she has loved books more than just about anything else since she was a baby! I know she can’t wait until she can get this new book in October! (By the way, she LOVES making faces at herself on the phone!)

Summary
Quite simply, this book is cute and fun and it will encourage kids to read. I haven’t read any other Princess in Black books, but based on Lucy’s recommendation, I think everyone should go out and buy them all today!

Thank you NetGalley and Candlewick Press for a free eARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Princess in Black and her horse, Blacky, are joined by other heroes and their animals in an adventure. When a giant causes a 'squishy' problem, the other heroes join the Princess in Black to find a solution. Another great installment to this princesses' adventures!

My six-year-old squealed aloud when I showed her that a new Princess in Black had arrived on NetGalley. She absolutely loves Princess in Black. What is not to love, right?

Princess in Black and the Giant Problem tells the story of a real-life princess, and hero, taking down a large giant. Initially. she struggles to take down this large man. However, it doesn't take long before she realizes she needs to call in her fellow princess/hero friends to help solve the problem. Together, the girl-gang figures out their giant problem and restores piece to their lands!

The Princess in Black is a beloved series in my house.
Both of my daughters (age 5 & 8) absolutely love the stories and the illustrations.
The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem does not sway from the usual standard from the other books in the series.
It's wintertime in town and the Princess in Black has a hero playdate with a few of the other heroes. While playing, they encounter a huge giant, who does not respond to any requests to "get back". They enlist a few of their other friends and also some new friends and new disguises. They work together to find and carryout the best solution to stop the giant from destroying the town.
It's such a cute story and I love the illustrations. It was a new story with the same familiar elements. I mean that in a very good way.
Loved this book and everything about it.

The Princess in Black is missing her friends and is ready for a play date when she faces a giant problem. When she sends up a signal for help, more superhero friends than she expects answer the call and together they solve the problem with enough time to enjoy playing afterward.

This is another excellent story in the series! Each book has had a great message about friendship, adventure, and imagination with wonderful illustrations. My six-year-old and I love reading this series together.

Thanks to Candlewick Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem is scheduled for release on October 6, 2020.

Disappointing. I am still a fan of LeUyen Pham's art (this is where the extra star comes in), but I continue to struggle with Shannon Hale's storytelling. None of her books -- though many are highly recommended by other readers -- have worked for me.

I read the Princess in Black because my daughter does, but it's always been a tepid series that falls flat.

The latest installment of the Princess in Black series by Shannon Hale has a noisy giant destroying the kingdom, so the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to summon all of her heroic friends to help her save the day.

Through teamwork and ingenuity, the friends are in for their biggest adventure yet, and the surprise ending will delight fans of the Princess in Black series.

The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem by: Shannon Hale, Dean Hale

Yet another cute little story. This book is easy to read and a great learn to read mini chapter book. Pictures on almost every page encourage reading and curiosity.

The Princess has encountered another problem, she misses her friends, but a ‘giant problem,’ is keeping her occupied. Can the Princess save the kingdom and solve her conundrum of wanting to see her friends? Join in on the fun and laughs in this new Princess in Black adventure.

I recommend this book from Pre-k to third grade. But also a nice quick read for adults, if you would like something cute and lighthearted to brighten your day.

-NJ🐰

This was the first I had heard of the princess in black. This particular story is about a group of friemds who need to stop the giant from destroying the town. It was a cute book, but wouldn't be my first choice to read to a kid.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. Unfortunately I did not notice that is in protected pdf format only and I cannot read that format. I will make sure to pay attention next time.

Adorable! My kids love The Princess in Black series and this one didn’t disappoint. It had darling pictures and a cute story line. My daughter (7 years old) was so excited to get her hands on it. She sat down and read it all in one sitting. I would recommend this whole series to everyone. Even my boys enjoy reading it.

My daughters are huge fans of Princess in Black, so we were thrilled to read this new addition to the delightful series. It is just as lovely as the others! Its a new favorite and one we'll return to again and again. The illustrations are charming.

My daughter has been a fan of The Princess in Black books since they came out. She was excited to get the chance to read this, and has declared it her favorite!

The next installment in the Princess in Black series.
The Princess misses all of her friends being together, so she goes on a mini-playdate in the snow. Suddenly, calamity strikes when a giant arrives and begins a rampage of terror!...or is it?

A cute story featuring a huge cast of heroes to save the day! I loved seeing the variety of characters brought in to help. This kind of story may have been done before, but it hasn't been done with this level of friendship and style! A good continuation of the beloved Princess in Black books.

This is the perfect chapter book for beginning readers. My 6 year old and I have a fun time reading it aloud together. We both loved that there was a giant in this one and it added a little twist compared to the monsters in the previous novels. This is a perfect super hero book for little ones - not scary and pictures on just about every page. Love this!

Thank you to the publisher for the advanced copy

My 5 year old daughter loves the Princess in Black series and I love reading it with her. We love having a princess alternative to Disney and having strong, capable girls who stand up for themselves and their friends. These are a favorite in our house and my 10 year old son even likes them, mainly based on the artwork and the variety of villains. They are a nice length and have chapters which is helpful for times when you need a stopping place.

This new book in the series holds up to our high expectations. The artwork is lovely and the story continues with bringing in more characters and activities. My daughter especially liked the friends and their pets and the "villain" being misunderstood. We are looking forward to purchasing the hard copy when it comes out this fall. Thank you to the Hales for another fun and engaging book we can enjoy together.

My children have both been huge fans of the Princess in Black books since my daughter received the first one as a gift. Now she is old enough to read them to herself, and my son is obsessed with them, often requesting them for his bedtime stories. As soon as I finished this one, they immediately asked me to read it again, and I expect I will be reading it over and over, on a daily basis, for months to come!

Thank you so much to Candlewick Press, Shannon Hale, and NetGalley for this early ARC. This was a 5 star read for us! I cannot say enough good things about this series! Shannon Hale is a go-to author for us! My daughter, who is 8, struggles to find books that engage her. The Princess in Black series is amazing nd wonderful! This series really allows young readers to learn how to read early chapter books. This series is very imaginative and keeps young readers engaged. The Princess In Black and The Giant Problem is now one of my favorite books in the series! As always, the pictures are beautiful. I also really enjoyed all of the additional superhero characters! #theprincessinblackandthegiant problem #netgalley

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