Princess Bess Gets Dressed
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Princess Bess Gets Dressed

Written by Margery Cuyler · Illustrated by Heather Maione

A princess hides her favorite attire, revealing her true self only at night.

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32 pages· 272 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Princess Bess dazzles in satin and bows by day, but her heart belongs to simpler attire. As she navigates lessons and ballet, her secret wardrobe waits for the night. What does she wear when no one is watching, and why does it bring her such joy? Discover the hidden world of a princess who finds freedom in the most unexpected garments.

From the publisher

Princess Bess has loads of clothes made with satin, snaps, and bows. And she changes them all day, for her lessons and ballet. But if a certain truth be told, her favorite clothes are much less bold. She carefully keeps them out of sight until it’s time for bed at night. Then in her room without a care, she plays in what she loves to wear.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
272
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~491L
Themes & topics
Books about princessesBooks about familyBooks about clothingBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
131016
Publication
Published
February 10, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416938330

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