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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Princesses Are Not Perfect
Written by Kate Lum · Illustrated by Sue Hellard
Three princesses swap skills for a summer party. Can they succeed outside their comfort zones?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 193 ratings
32 pages· 1,137 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a seaside palace, Princesses Allie, Mellie, and Libby are masters of their crafts—baking, building, and gardening. Tired of their roles, they decide to switch tasks for the Summer Party. Allie tackles construction, Mellie tries baking, and Libby ventures into gardening. Will their experiment prove that princesses can excel at anything, or will it lead to unexpected chaos? Discover the surprises and challenges they face as they step out of their comfort zones in this delightful tale of friendship and self-discovery.
From the publisher
Princesses Allie, Mellie, and Libby are very busy at their rose covered palace by the sea. Princess Allie bakes the best cakes you’ve ever had. Princess Libby is an expert at building things. And Princess Mellie can grow almost anything in her garden.But the princesses are tired of being the best at just one thing. So when it’s time to prepare for the Summer Party, the princesses decide to switch places! Allie will build the chairs, Mellie will bake the cupcakes, and Libby will grow berries in the garden. After all, princesses are good at everything. . . . right?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,137
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 135859
Publication
- Published
- March 16, 2010
- First published
- December 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781599904320
- LCCN
- 2009009324
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