Princess Pru and the Switcheroo
by Maureen Fergus
Princess Pru is tired of being a princess, so she switches with her best friend. They all learn to appreciate what they have and attempt to understand another's point of view. The book has some gender equality, and some aspects of social normative acceptance. It also shows how to see others view points. Its a nice social emotional conversation starter. It shows representation of different family dynamics, and expectations of self and others.

Really enjoyed the pictures in this one. They are fun, comical, and very well done. The story, itself is incredibly straight forward where the main characters (one a rich princess and one a poor ogre) switch places because the princess is tired of having structure/chores. In very little pages, she realizes that she likes being a princess and they switch back. The words turn this into a "sparks notes" version of a classic fairy tale.

'Princess Pru and the Switcheroo' by Maureen Fergus has fun illustrations but follows an old formula. Princess Pru switches places with her best friend. The friend is better behaved and her two dads shower the friend with gifts while Pru learns people only tolerated her behavior before because she is a princess.

I was lucky to get to review Princess Pru and the Ogre on the Hill last year and was excited to return to their world. Pru is tired of following rules. Oggy hatches a plan for them to switch places. The images of an ogre and a princess switching places will make kids laugh while teaching a lesson about appreciation.

An excellent new fairy tale with a clear message about why parents set boundaries that doesn't condescend to young readers. We see clearly what frustrates Pru and what she comes to understand she actually appreciates.

Princess Pru envied the night life of her best independent ogre friend Oggy, When she complains about the chores she has, Oggy suggests switching places, so they do and each misses the life they left behind.

Princess Pru doesn’t like all her Dad’s rules that she has to follow. But will her friend Oggy the Ogre’s plan help her find the independence she craves or help her appreciate what she has?

This story takes a common storyline and reimagines it in a new and creative way. Laced with humour (some more geared to adults) and lovable characters, this story shares an important message to kids in an entertaining way. The cartoon-like illustrations are a great match for the voice and story. Fans of the first book are sure to flock to this sequel.

This book would be a good tool for teachers to use when teaching theme in ELA.

I received an electronic ARC from Owlkids Books through NetGalley.
An updated story of two friends who switch places as they are miserable and realize how well they have it in reality. Princess Pru feels honed in by her fathers' rules and Oggy wants to see what it's like to live within boundaries. Readers will be amused that no one notices the size difference when they change places. Both do their best in the new circumstances. The masquerade comes to a fast stop when the Princess (Oggy) is kidnapped by a dragon. Oggy (Pru) sets off to rescue her friend. They change back and everyone is delighted to welcome them home. The illustrations are detailed and well worth studying along with the story.

I am a big fan of the original Princess Pru and this sequel did not disappoint. While the message of the story is classic, the setting, characters and illustrations breathe new life into it, making it more engaging and accessible for today's young readers.