Best of
Princesses

2012

The Secret Promise


Paula Harrison - 2012
    Her three friends feel the same, so they slip out after dinner. A zip wire in the dark is excellent fun! But things take a serious turn when the girls find a trapped deer in the forest. Who would do such an awful thing, and why?

The Worst Princess


Anna Kemp - 2012
    But when that Prince proves to be a bit more traditional than what she had hoped for, Princess Sue—along with the help of fiery dragon—becomes determined to find a way to get the fairy-tale ending that she always envisioned for herself. For fans of Robert Munch's The Paperbag Princess!

The Princess Bride: A Celebration


Rob Reiner - 2012
    One of the most hilarious, romantic, adventurous, and best-loved movies of all time, The Princess Bride is a touchstone in the lives of generations of moviegoers. Now, for the first time, millions of fans will have the opportunity to own the first book to celebrate the magic, memories, and derring-do of the seminal film.A veritable treasure trove of images from everyone’s most-loved moments as well as never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photographs, script pages, production designs, and reminiscences from cast and crew, this giftable package is a perfect and brand-new way for fans of all ages to relive the film over and over again.The Princess Bride, written by William Goldman, is a timeless story set in the mythic land of Florin, where Princess Buttercup and her true love, Westley, must face kidnappers, vengeful swordsmen, an evil prince, a fire swamp, and rodents of unusual size. Its hilarious and exciting storyline, set within the loving framework of a grandfather reading to his grandson, made the film a box-office hit and pop culture phenomenon. The film starred Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Fred Savage, and Peter Falk. It is best known for being an undeniably loved, oft-quoted piece of American cinematic history.Fans will find it "inconceivable" that it has been twenty-five years since Westley and Inigo Montoya first stormed the castle. This official celebration is a must-have for any of the millions of people who love the film.

PrinceLess #3


Jeremy Whitley - 2012
    She's failed in her first attempt at rescuing one of her sisters. In fact, she didn�t even make it out with her pants intact! No rest for the weary though, because now she must face every female action hero�s archenemy: fashion. She�s rescued herself from captivity in her tower, but can Adrienne escape the bonds of chain mail underwear and leather corsets?The story of the Princess who dared to save herself continues in Princeless #3, written by JEREMY WHITLEY (GlobWorld) with spectacular art by the one and only M. GOODWIN.

Sofia the First


Catherine Hapka - 2012
    But everything changes when her mother, Miranda, marries the king. Overnight, Sofia becomes a princess, moves into the castle, gains a step-brother, a step-sister... and the ability to talk to her new animal friends thanks to a magical amulet Now, life is anything but ordinary for Sofia the First

Princess of the Wild Swans


Diane Zahler - 2012
    . . and a terrible spell.Princess Meriel’s brothers have been cursed. An evil enchantment cast by their conniving new stepmother has transformed the handsome princes into swans. They now swim forlornly on a beautiful heart-shaped lake that lies just beyond the castle walls.Meriel will do whatever it takes to rescue her beloved brothers. But she must act quickly. If Heart Lake freezes, her brothers will be forced to fly south or perish.With help from her newfound friends Riona and Liam—a beautiful half-witch and her clever brother—Meriel vows to finish a seemingly impossible task. If she completes it, her brothers may be saved. But if she fails . . . all will be lost.

Cinderella


Sarah L. Thomson - 2012
    Perrault's Cinderella echoes the elegance and luxury of the French court of King Louis XIV, and it's from his version that we get the famous glass slippers. Sarah L. Thomson's beautiful retelling of the classic fairy tale is matched with the uniquely stunning artwork of Nicoletta Ceccoli. This is a picture book to treasure.

PrinceLess #4


Jeremy Whitley - 2012
    Prepare to fight, hammer, and laugh your way right to the end with our prodigal princess and her new sidekick.You won�t want to miss this one-of-a-kind fairy tale written by JEREMY WHITLEY (THE ORDER OF DAGONET) and featuring kinetic art by the amazing M. GOODWIN.

Princess in Training


Tammi Sauer - 2012
    The king and queen are not pleased. What’s a princess to do? Attend the skill-polishing Camp Princess, of course. In the end, it’s a good thing Viola is made of tougher stuff. Who else will save the day when the green dragon comes along? Joe Berger’s zippy illustrations use comic book–style panels and show off ZIP! ZUP! ZOOM! sound effects. This sweet, funny picture book is just the ticket for spunky princess-loving girls who can appreciate a glittery book jacket!

Brave Read-Along


Nolan North - 2012
    The CD includes word-for-word narration, thrilling sound effects, and original character voices from the movie.

Good Night, Princess! (Disney Princess)


Andrea Posner-Sanchez - 2012
    Maybe they comb their hair before bed. Maybe they sing a song while putting on their pajamas. The Disney princesses have their special bedtime routines, too. This 8x8 storybook with flaps introduces girls ages 3-7 to what Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Aurora, Snow White, Ariel, and Belle like to do before they settle down for the night.

Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell


Jen Barton - 2012
    What she gets is a run-in with three bickering princesses that puts all four girls on the wrong side of a locked dungeon door.Now, accidentally involved in a plot to assassinate the King and accused of kidnapping the princesses, Fiona must find a way to free them all, save the King, and rescue Jaydin, all while struggling to pay the magical debt that's slowly killing her. Unless the princesses' annoying sibling rivalry kills her first.Packed with powerful magic, fun-loving fairies and a vicious ogre turned pet, Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell is a fantasy kids' book sure to become a favorite in middle grade fiction.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses


Mary Hoffman - 2012
    His twelve daughters wake up every morning with their slippers in rags and tatters. Where are they going?

The Stubborn Princess


J.B. Stockings - 2012
    Getting back home will require that she focus her stubborn streak in a new direction, and getting back to normal will require she truly see herself for what she has become.