This bestselling modern classic features a princess who rescues a very snooty—and ungrateful—prince.

El reconocido narrador ROBERT MUNSCH ha escrito decenas de libros para niños, entre ellos: Paper Bag Princess y Mortimer. Él vive con su familia en Guelph, Ontario.

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MICHAEL MARTCHENKO est né à Carcassonne, en France. Il s'installe au Canada avec sa famille alors qu'il a 7 ans. En 1966, il décroche son diplôme du Collège des arts de l'Ontario et devient bientôt directeur d'une agence publicitaire. C'est lors d'une exposition d'art graphique que Robert Munsch découvre le travail de Michael Martchenko. Michael a reçu le prix Libris 2006, Illustrateur de l'année.

MICHAEL MARTCHENKO has illustrated dozens of books, and is most famous for his work with Robert Munsch, including Smelly Socks (Tes chaussettes sentent la mouffette!), Makeup Mess (Maquillage à gogo) and We Share Everything! (On partage tout!). He lives in Burlington, Ontario.

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“... a classic feminist picture book.”—Montreal Gazette

“Some of the best children’s books ever written have been about girls—like The Paper Bag Princess.”—The New York Timesn

“… a trailblazer in gender-bending picture books.”—The Huffington Post Canada, 05/04/15

“... remains a staple in the KidLit pantheon.”—Hamilton Spectator, 10/09/05

“Witty, vibrant and original.” —Globe and Mail

“One of the best princess stories ever told, Elizabeth turns the princess stereotype on its head, empowering young girls to be true to themselves.”—BC Parent, 10/05

“This humorous story sends an assuring message to readers about women’s (and girls) potential to break through sex-role stereotyping. This book, a pioneer of a slowly growing genre of non-traditional prince and princess stories, introduces a positive image of an empowered woman for children and adults alike.”—Electronic Magazine of Multicultural Education

Included in “Louise Erdrich’s 10 Favorite Books to Read to Kids.” —People Magazine

“A great girl-power story ...” —FamilyFun Magazine