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Both story and pictures exude good-humoured charm.
(School Librarian )An ideal book to read together with children. Sarah Gibb's illustrations suit the tone of the book perfectly.
(Bookbag )..skill and aplomb of Ursula Jones and Sarah Gibb.
(Financial Times )Such outstanding prettiness with substance is rare.
(Times )Gibb's exquisite illustrations.. create a magical, fairytale atmosphere.
(Child Education )Will be adored.
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Both story and pictures exude good-humoured charm. -- School Librarian 20100401 An ideal book to read together with children. Sarah Gibb's illustrations suit the tone of the book perfectly. -- Bookbag 20091001 ..skill and aplomb of Ursula Jones and Sarah Gibb. -- Financial Times 20091107 Such outstanding prettiness with substance is rare. -- Times 20091201 Gibb's exquisite illustrations. create a magical, fairytale atmosphere. -- Child Education 20100101 Will be adored. -- Maternity & Infant 20101101
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Ursula Jones well deserved her Roald Dahl award for children's humour this year - being one of the first recipients! You do not need wealth for a "happy ever after" story - your children will love it. I know my 4 year old great niece does!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this recently for my daughter's 4th birthday on recommendation from a local children's book seller and it is already a firm favourite.
The first thing I noticed was the stunning, whimsical illustrations. I particularly love the amazingly detailed silhouettes (we have found something new to look at with each exploration) and the wonderfully expressive animal images throughout the book.
Having chosen this one for its gorgeous illustration, I was immensely pleased to discover the charming, witty and modern fairytale within.
While the princess is beautiful, if a little bedraggled, her true beauty shines through in her personality. No ordinary, down trodden fairytale princess in need of rescue here. Our Princess is self confident, independent and pragmatic. Rather than being swept off her feet by a handsome prince after a single night of dancing, SHE rescues HIM.
While we are in no doubt of Princesses feelings for her Prince, a man who makes her laugh and supports her unconditionally, she is not defined by their relationship. At one point during the story it looks as though things won't work out and while the princess expresses sadness, she picks herself up and prepares to get on with her life.
There is no happily ever after assumed here, just the promise of a beautiful shared future based on mutual understanding and goals. A much healthier and realistic role model for our daughters!
Verdict: An exquisitely illustrated modern fairytale.
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The first thing I noticed was the stunning, whimsical illustrations. I particularly love the amazingly detailed silhouettes (we have found something new to look at with each exploration) and the wonderfully expressive animal images throughout the book.
Having chosen this one for its gorgeous illustration, I was immensely pleased to discover the charming, witty and modern fairytale within.
While the princess is beautiful, if a little bedraggled, her true beauty shines through in her personality. No ordinary, down trodden fairytale princess in need of rescue here. Our Princess is self confident, independent and pragmatic. Rather than being swept off her feet by a handsome prince after a single night of dancing, SHE rescues HIM.
While we are in no doubt of Princesses feelings for her Prince, a man who makes her laugh and supports her unconditionally, she is not defined by their relationship. At one point during the story it looks as though things won't work out and while the princess expresses sadness, she picks herself up and prepares to get on with her life.
There is no happily ever after assumed here, just the promise of a beautiful shared future based on mutual understanding and goals. A much healthier and realistic role model for our daughters!
Verdict: An exquisitely illustrated modern fairytale.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought this for my princess mad 4 year old daughter. Illustrations are lovely and quite folksy. Story has a lovely moral twist without destroying the girl meets boy storyline so beloved of princess mad little girls. Have since bought this book for other little girls and it has always been well received. My daughter still wants it read to her a year on and my 7 year old daughter also loves it.
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hardback copy needed!
beautiful, beautiful new fairytale acompanied by exquisite silhouette illustrations on a full colour background. Read more
Published 1 month ago by larousset1893
Worthy of Royal Acclaim ~ Utterly Charming
The Princess who had no Kingdom is by far one of the most likeable children's stories of today. It not only has substance to the story, but beautiful quaint illustrations. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miss Sterling
Delightful!
The story is charming, uplifting and quirky and the illustrations are absolutely magical - beautiful silhouettes mixed with cheerful colours and such expressive characters. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JimmyC
exquisite book
This is a beautiful book - in every way. It's a very worthy tale, but told in a magical, witty language, with amazing illustrations. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mrs Gaylene P Parish
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