Fairy tales and books about royalty are classics in the children's literary world for a reason. The fantastical worlds featured in these stories open up a whole world of imagination for even the youngest readers. These five picture books about princesses are great options for readers that love fairy tales!
Written by Robert Munsch
Illustrated by Michael Martchenko
Toronto, Canada: Annick Press, 1992. Picture Book.
This classic picture book is about a spunky princess named Elizabeth, who is tasked with rescuing her fiancé, Prince Ronald, after a dragon destroys her castle and burns all of her clothes. Forced to outsmart the dragon in nothing but a paper bag dress, Elizabeth puts her courage to the test and learns the importance of standing up for herself.
By Leigh Hodgkinson
Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2023. Picture Book.
In this silly book, a blend of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea and the rhyme There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, a very hungry pea causes havoc before resting under a mattress for the night. This is a perfect read aloud book for kids who love silly stories!
Written by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Anoosha Syed
New York: Clarion Books, 2023.
Rani is a princess with all sorts of luxuries available to her- sounds great, right? The only trouble is, there is no one her age to play with! Rani decides to have one remarkable day down at the beach: building sand castles, playing with other kids, and realizing the true importance of friendship.
Written by Mara Rockliff
Illustrated by Gladys Jose
New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2024. Picture Book.
This is a topsy-turvy fairy tale book that gets all the endings wrong! Rapunzel has a long nose instead of hair, a prince tastes various bowls of porridge after climbing a beanstalk, and Red Riding Hood has a basket full of frogs. Readers will love seeing the creative ways these fairy tale stories shake out!
Written by Ying Chang Compestine
Illustrated by Crystal Kung
New York: Rocky Ponds Books, 2024. Picture Book.
Ra Pu Zel is a long-haired princess locked in a tower, but her story is a bit different from the version you may have heard before- this is the true story. After getting fed up with all the rules and expectations forced upon her by her parents, Pu Zel locks herself in her tower to get some peace, quiet, and time to practice cooking. Her father, the emperor, begs her to come down, and even tells all the eligible men in the land that whoever can lure her down can win her hand in marriage. It isn't until a chef from a neighboring city brings an especially pungent dish that Ra Pu Zel feels any need to leave her quiet tower behind.
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