Books About Self-reliant Princesses · 29 titles considered

The Best Self-reliant Princesses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about self-reliant princesses? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Ella Enchanted
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Self-reliant Princesses

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

Ella Enchanted

By Gail Carson Levine · Book #1 in the Ella Enchanted series

A cursed girl must obey every command. Can she break free?

304 pages· 53,087 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 426,702 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015

Harriet the Invincible (Graphic Novel)

A princess must find a prince to break a sleeping curse cast on her family.

256 pages· 16,096 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,356 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1990

Dealing with Dragons

A rebellious princess seeks adventure with a powerful dragon, facing magical dangers and unexpected allies.

208 pages· 50,352 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 95,077 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Tuesdays at the Castle

A castle changes, a kingdom in peril, a princess must save it.

256 pages· 50,090 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 23,807 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1905

A Little Princess

A wealthy girl becomes a pauper at boarding school. Can kindness be her true wealth?

294 pages· 66,117 words· Est. 9 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 334,329 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2005

Princess Academy

A mountain girl faces a contest to become a princess, risking her home and heart.

336 pages· 63,336 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 123,206 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

Cinder Edna

By Ellen Jackson, Kevin O'Malley (Illustrator)

Two girls, two paths: who finds true happiness without magic?

32 pages· 1,656 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,247 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Dangerously Ever After

By Dashka Slater, Valeria Docampo (Illustrator)

A daring princess faces unexpected challenges when mysterious seeds grow into something bizarre.

40 pages· 1,344 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 562 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2017

A Little Princess

Discover friendship in unexpected places with a classic tale's charm.

22 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 99 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

Interstellar Cinderella

A girl dreams of fixing rockets and must save a prince's ship in distress.

40 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,773 ratings
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Self-reliant Princesses Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about self-reliant princesses for the youngest readers and listeners.

Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?

Ages 2–6 · 2003

A mother answers her child's questions about what princesses do.

Princess Baby, Night-Night

Ages 0–3 · 2009

A little princess resists bedtime with endless tasks. Will she ever sleep?

The Princess and the Dragon

Ages 5–8 · 2003

A princess and a dragon swap roles, sparking chaos.

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Self-reliant Princesses Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about self-reliant princesses for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Fanny's Dream

Ages 5–8 · 1996

A farm girl dreams of a prince, but destiny has other plans.

The Paper Bag Princess

Ages 4–8 · 1980

A princess rescues her prince from a dragon.

The Worst Princess

Ages 3–7 · 2013

A princess defies tradition, seeking adventure over a prince's rescue.

Princess Potty

Ages 2–4 · 2015

A princess embarks on a royal potty-training adventure.

The Princess Knight

Ages 3–6 · 2001

A princess disguises herself to prove her bravery in a jousting tournament.

Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

Ages 3–8 · 2010

Princesses defy stereotypes, embracing adventure and individuality.

Princess Pigsty

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A princess defies royal life, finding joy in the pigsty.

Part-time Princess

Ages 4–7 · 2013

A girl discovers her nightly princess adventures might be real.

Princess Smartypants

Ages 4–8 · 1987

A princess sets impossible tasks to avoid marriage.

Princess Truly and the Hungry Bunny Problem

Ages 6–8 · 2015

A princess with magical hair solves a garden mystery to feed hungry bunnies.

Sadie

Ages 2–6 · 2012

A princess-in-training must prove her worth on a global adventure.

The Duck Princess
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The Duck Princess

Ages 5–6 · 2013

A duck discovers inner strength to face an unexpected challenge.

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Self-reliant Princesses Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about self-reliant princesses for developing and independent readers.

The Two Princesses of Bamarre

Ages 8–12 · 2001

A timid princess faces monsters to save her sister and kingdom.

Fearless Girls, Wise Women & Beloved Sisters

Ages 6–10 · 1998

Discover 100 tales of fearless heroines from around the world.

Princess Cora and the Crocodile

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A princess is given a pet crocodile by her fairy godmother to help her deal with her overbearing parents and strict nanny

Her Royal Slyness

Ages 6–9 · 2018

A prince must rescue a princess who doesn't want saving. What happens next?

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