P is for Princess
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 42 min read-aloud

P is for Princess

By Steven L. Layne, Deborah Dover Layne, Robert Papp, Lisa Papp

Part of the Sleeping Bear Alphabets series

Explore the enchanting world of royalty from A to Z, uncovering real and mythical tales behind the thrones.

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40 pages· 5,437 words· Est. 42 min read-aloud
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Embark on a royal journey through an A to Z exploration of kings, queens, and their captivating stories. Discover the legends of real-life monarchs like Diana and Grace, alongside fairy-tale figures such as Aurora and Cinderella. Delve into the mysteries of castles, crown jewels, and the grandeur of royal balls. With stunning artwork, this book offers a majestic visual feast for those fascinated by the regal world. Uncover the secrets and splendor of royalty, where history and fantasy intertwine in a captivating alphabet adventure.

From the publisher

Snow White had her Prince Charming and Victoria had her Albert. Who really knows how grand the Duke of York was? P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet gives an enchanting A to Z tour of the world of kings, queens, and the stories behind the thrones. Monarchs real (Princesses Diana and Grace) and make-believe (Aurora and Cinderella) are examined, along with their accompanying legends and histories. Topics include castles, crown jewels, ladies-in-waiting, and that most anticipated of all royal occasions - the grand ball! Sumptuous artwork perfectly complements the majestic subject matter, making P is for Princess a visual treat for royal watchers of all ages.Steven and Deborah Layne also wrote the popular T is for Teachers: A School Alphabet, which received a Learning magazine Teachers’ Choice Award for Children’s Books. Well-regarded educators and literacy consultants, the Laynes live with their young children in St. Charles, Illinois. Husband and wife Robert and Lisa Papp are each established artists in their own right. Rob’s previous work for Sleeping Bear Press includes The Last Brother and The Scarlet Stockings Spy. Lisa illustrated the Pennsylvania number book, One for All, and Eve Bunting’s My Mom’s Wedding. Rob and Lisa live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
5,437
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
1040L
Themes & topics
Books about alphabet (ABCs)Books about royalty
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7
F&P level
~Y
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
114878
Publication
Published
May 1, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781585363063

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