Princess Lemonella

I picked this book solely on this cover and name. Its a different kind of princess story. Princess Lemonella never smiled and always kept to herself. Great for little girls who love to act like princesses. Such and amazing lesson within just a few pages. I loved the illustrations, each went right along with the words being read.
Great book for girls.

I stumbled upon this children's book just this evening and was it ever cute! Princess Lemonella is not a typical princess. She doesn't smile. She isn't impressed by typical princely charms. I liked the message that the book expresses which is "make your own choices." A delightful tale for any grumpy princess or prince.

I enjoyed this fractured fairy tale. I have students ask for princess books all the time, and I will enjoy handing this to them. Princess Lemonella is her own person, and refuses to conform to any of the princess tropes. In the end she finds the prince who is just right for her. The illustrations are lovely (I love the panoramic shots of the city, especially).

Clever tale about a dour princess who finally meets her match--and they live happily ever after. Beautiful illustrations accompany this simple story. Familiar fairy tale elements--a long golden braid of hair, a slipper, a pile of mattresses--make their appearance. Five stars, a new take on a classic genre.