Finding a suitable match for his spoiled daughter, Princess Rose, proves quite the challenge for King William in Susan Ross’ THE ROSE AND THE LILY (ISBN 10: 0981063462, ISBN 13 978-0981063461, 36 pages).

Knights are too tall or too short. Lords too plump or thin. Too old fashioned. Not rich enough.

King William’s pampered princess cannot be pleased!

Even the incredibly handsome Prince Sterling is too handsome.

“I want everyone to look at me,” wails More...

In this fairytale picture book King William is desperate to marry off his spoiled daughter, Princess Rose. She is so demanding that he finds himself hiding under furniture (we first meet him when he's under the bed)whenever he hears her coming.

As in most fairytales, he invites suitors to compete for the hand of the beautiful princess. Prince Sterling is one of those who applies, and she sends him on a quest to find her the perfect hairpin.

He tries three times before he br More...

I received this picture book back in January and here it is six months later and I'm finally getting around to reviewing it. This book disappeared for quite a while and I finally found it in my daughter's bedroom.

Fairy tales and princesses are a big thing here in my house so this was a hit with my 5 year old. As a parent I really appreciate books that teach a lesson while being entertaining and this book fit that bill. Even at the age of 5 my daughter picked up on the fact that beaut More...

As noble as the message of this book is, it lacks the magic of good storytelling. Needless to say it didn't pass the 'tear-jerker test': a good picture book - whether happy or sad - always makes me cry.