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The Paperbag Princess (Story Corner S.)
One of Robert Munsch's most popular and ingenious characters is now available as a doll. Dressed in her trademark paper bag, the spunky but dishevelled Elizabeth is ready to tackle new adventures.
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
June 18th 1999
by Scholastic, Inc.
(first published May 1st 1980)
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Jan 31, 2009
Kathryn
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
childrens-picture-books
I give this three stars because it was originally written in 1980 when there wasn't as much in the way of "feminist fairy-tales" as there are today--so, gotta give Munsch props for that! I like that our heroine is plucky and resourceful. However, two things really bugged me--
***SPOILERS***
1st, was it Ronald or Elizabeth who was being false before she came to rescue him--i.e., did she originally pretend to be a proper princess, or was he just hiding his jerky-ness? Their split seemed a bit sudde...more
***SPOILERS***
1st, was it Ronald or Elizabeth who was being false before she came to rescue him--i.e., did she originally pretend to be a proper princess, or was he just hiding his jerky-ness? Their split seemed a bit sudde...more
Mar 25, 2009
January
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
childrens-literature,
eowyn
It is never too early to teach girls to not settle, and to save the prince! Even if Ronald is a pathetic prince.
Jan 04, 2011
Slayermel
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone with young children and Preschool Teachers
I have always loved this story because for once when it comes to Princes and Princesses we have a strong Female character.
Princess Elizabeth is to Marry Prince Ronald, but all this changes when a Fierce Dragon comes and attacks the castle and kidnaps the Prince. Elizabeth ends up having to wear a paper bag and goes through some trials in order to save Prince Robert. When she arrives to save him, Prince Robert is not impressed with the way Elizabeth looks, never mind the fact that she just came...more
Princess Elizabeth is to Marry Prince Ronald, but all this changes when a Fierce Dragon comes and attacks the castle and kidnaps the Prince. Elizabeth ends up having to wear a paper bag and goes through some trials in order to save Prince Robert. When she arrives to save him, Prince Robert is not impressed with the way Elizabeth looks, never mind the fact that she just came...more
Author: Robert N. Munsch
Illustrator: Michael Martchenko
First Published: 1980
My edition is re-published for the book's 25th Anniversary.
A nice large font with colourful pencil drawings make this story of a self-rescuing princess* a joy to read. Reversing the princess stereotype, Prince Ronald, who is neat and pretty and looks like a real prince, is saved by the clever and brave (rather than strong) Princess Elizabeth (wearing only a paper bag) after the dragon kidnaps him. When he rejects her bec...more
Illustrator: Michael Martchenko
First Published: 1980
My edition is re-published for the book's 25th Anniversary.
A nice large font with colourful pencil drawings make this story of a self-rescuing princess* a joy to read. Reversing the princess stereotype, Prince Ronald, who is neat and pretty and looks like a real prince, is saved by the clever and brave (rather than strong) Princess Elizabeth (wearing only a paper bag) after the dragon kidnaps him. When he rejects her bec...more
Mar 24, 2013
Mel Campbell
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
picture-books,
childrens-books
This book is a clever, entertaining subversion of traditional fairytale gender roles. I loved it when I was a kid – not just because Princess Elizabeth outsmarted a dragon, but also because her expressions were so funny in the illustrations.
A lot of Goodreads reviews I've seen have described Elizabeth as a 'strong female character', but I think we really need to throw that stupid cliché away, as too often, people interpret a 'strong woman' as someone who uses force, disrespect and ruthless domi...more
A lot of Goodreads reviews I've seen have described Elizabeth as a 'strong female character', but I think we really need to throw that stupid cliché away, as too often, people interpret a 'strong woman' as someone who uses force, disrespect and ruthless domi...more
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Well, try as I might, I wasn't actually able to fully appreciate the "enhanced e-book experience." I think I just don't have the hang of it. The publishers sent me several digital copies of this book and finally sent me separate text and audio files for me to read and listen to on my computer. They were nice enough, with music and sound effects to accompany the narration by Robert Munsch, but to my taste they weren't so much better than all the other versi...more
Well, try as I might, I wasn't actually able to fully appreciate the "enhanced e-book experience." I think I just don't have the hang of it. The publishers sent me several digital copies of this book and finally sent me separate text and audio files for me to read and listen to on my computer. They were nice enough, with music and sound effects to accompany the narration by Robert Munsch, but to my taste they weren't so much better than all the other versi...more
Jan 05, 2013
Dena (Books for Kids)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
childrens-books
More reviews on my blog: Books for Kids
When I saw this available for review on NetGalley, I just about jumped out of my chair in excitement. I loved this book as a child, and read it over and over and over again. I was similarly ecstatic when I saw the Kindle version on Amazon for $1.89. Needless to say, my kids have now read it over and over and over again.
The Paper Bag Princess is a classic book that no child should ever grow up without, and I am shocked and appalled at how many people have ne...more
When I saw this available for review on NetGalley, I just about jumped out of my chair in excitement. I loved this book as a child, and read it over and over and over again. I was similarly ecstatic when I saw the Kindle version on Amazon for $1.89. Needless to say, my kids have now read it over and over and over again.
The Paper Bag Princess is a classic book that no child should ever grow up without, and I am shocked and appalled at how many people have ne...more
The Paper Bag Princess is about a princess named Elizabeth who is supposed to marry a prince named Ronald. A dragon burns down her castle, all of her clothes, and then takes Ronald away. All of her clothes are burned and the only thing she can find to wear is a brown paper bag. Elizabeth puts it on and follows the dragon to his cave and knocks on his door. The dragon answers the door as Elizabeth proceeds to outsmart the dragon by getting him to do a number of things that make him tired and even...more
Grade Level: 2nd
Lexile: 740
Main Character: Princess, Prince, Dragon
Setting: Forest
POV: Third Person
Genre: Fantasy
-Summary: In the beginning of the story, the prince and the princess live happily together in a castle. One day, a dragon comes and burns down the castle and kidnaps the prince. With nothing left but a brown paper bag, the princess sets off to save the prince from the ferocious dragon. When she goes to the dragon’s house, she begins a discussion with him. She asks him if it is true th...more
Lexile: 740
Main Character: Princess, Prince, Dragon
Setting: Forest
POV: Third Person
Genre: Fantasy
-Summary: In the beginning of the story, the prince and the princess live happily together in a castle. One day, a dragon comes and burns down the castle and kidnaps the prince. With nothing left but a brown paper bag, the princess sets off to save the prince from the ferocious dragon. When she goes to the dragon’s house, she begins a discussion with him. She asks him if it is true th...more
Grade/interest level: k-2
Reading level: 740L
Genre: Fiction
Main Characters: Ronald, Elizabeth, Dragon
Setting: Kingdom
POV: Third person
Summary:
Princess Elizabeth is a beautiful princess, engaged to Prince Ronald. They are to one day be married and live happily ever after. However, one day, a mean, ugly dragon comes and burns the entire kingdom down. He kidnaps Prince Ronald and takes him away. Princess Elizabeth, furious, finds nothing but a paper bag to wear because the dragon burnt all of her c...more
Reading level: 740L
Genre: Fiction
Main Characters: Ronald, Elizabeth, Dragon
Setting: Kingdom
POV: Third person
Summary:
Princess Elizabeth is a beautiful princess, engaged to Prince Ronald. They are to one day be married and live happily ever after. However, one day, a mean, ugly dragon comes and burns the entire kingdom down. He kidnaps Prince Ronald and takes him away. Princess Elizabeth, furious, finds nothing but a paper bag to wear because the dragon burnt all of her c...more
The Paper Bag Princess is about a princess named Elizabeth who is set to marry Prince Ronald. A dragon ruins her castle and takes Ronald. Everything gets burned so she finds the only thing that was not damaged, a paper bag, and uses it as a dress. She follows it and arrives at his home. She knocks on the door and he says he will not eat her because he is full. She knocks on the door again and gets him to burn down 50 forests. He does it again and burns out 100 forests. He attempts again, but he...more
Princess Elizabeth wants to marry Prince Ronald, but a dragon trashes her castle and carries Ronald away. Now it's up to her to save the day wearing nothing but a paper bag. This story was read to me when I was a child, and now I read it to my kids in my preschool storytime class. The strong female protagonist really struck a chord with me, as well as the bit with Ronald judging her for her appearance afterward. The story teaches us that sometimes we have to do things for ourselves, and that we...more
This is a great story for KS1. It is a modern day depiction of classic fairytale stories. The roles are reversed in this book as Princess Elizabeth goes in search of Prince Ronald at the dragon's cave. She is dressed in only a paper bag as her clothes got burned when the dragon burned down her kingdom. She outsmarts the dragon by betting that he cannot fly fifty times around the world or burn down 100 forests. The dragon does all these things to show off but as a result, he is completely exhaust...more
Elizabeth is a beautiful princess, about to marry the rather stuck-up Prince Ronald, when a dragon destroys her castle with his fiery breath, and carries off Ronald. All of Elizabeth’s clothes are burnt, and the only thing left for her to wear is a dirty paper bag. She puts it on and off she goes to find her prince in the dragon’s lair. Elizabeth tricks the dragon into tiring himself out by setting fire to several forests, and flying around the world in just ten seconds. When he is fast asleep,...more
I was 19 and working in daycare when I came across this corker. The kids wanted me to read it to them. So I tried. I laughed so hard, the children did not get much but gasping and snorts. Fortunately they had heard it many times before, and they knew what my reaction was all about.
Besides being wickedly clever, the Paper bag princess is absolutely unexpected and riotously funny from the very first Paragraph. A dragon runs off with Prince Ronald, and his dainty fiance,Elizabeth, is left to rescue...more
Besides being wickedly clever, the Paper bag princess is absolutely unexpected and riotously funny from the very first Paragraph. A dragon runs off with Prince Ronald, and his dainty fiance,Elizabeth, is left to rescue...more
Feb 11, 2012
Robert
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommended to Robert by:
Pro Teacher
This title was familiar, but I never read it until today. On one of my teacher boards, this book was recommended to be used to teach sequencing. Since I am teaching that this coming week, I went out to the county library to pick it up. This well-read book sat waiting patiently for me.
It's a cute story. Princess is a strong princess who rises to the occasion only to be rebuffed by the ungrateful prince. Y'see, they were to be married, but the mean dragon came along and scorched the castle and cap...more
It's a cute story. Princess is a strong princess who rises to the occasion only to be rebuffed by the ungrateful prince. Y'see, they were to be married, but the mean dragon came along and scorched the castle and cap...more
There’s nothing like a liberated and independent princess to make my day! And Princess Elizabeth, aka the Paper Bag Princess, is nothing if not liberated and independent.
Besides being one of the pluckiest princesses in picture book history, I adore the fact that the Elizabeth does not wear pink, nor does she look like a sparkle monster threw up on her. It’s not that I hate the color pink or sparkles it’s just that they seem to have taken over picture books. It’s refreshing to see story about a p...more
Besides being one of the pluckiest princesses in picture book history, I adore the fact that the Elizabeth does not wear pink, nor does she look like a sparkle monster threw up on her. It’s not that I hate the color pink or sparkles it’s just that they seem to have taken over picture books. It’s refreshing to see story about a p...more
This story is like a fresh breeze. It breaks the stereotypical idea of princess fairy tales. I like that Elizabeth the princess in the story is adventurous and bright at the same time. She out-smart the dragon who took Elizabeth's charming prince. It is ironic that after the dragon burned and smashed her castle and cloths, all she could find to wear was a paper bag. I would thing that a paper bag would be the first thing to burn in the castle, but in fiction everything it's possible.
I own a pape...more
When we first meet Elizabeth at the start of 'The Paper Bag Princess' she appears to be a common or garden fairy tale princess. She lives in a castle, wears expensive princess clothes and is going to marry a prince named Ronald. So far so dull. Everything changes when a dragon arrives and smashes Elizabeth's castle, burns her clothes and carries Prince Ronald off to his cave.
The rest of the story tells how Elizabeth bravely dons a paper bag (the only thing she can find that the dragon hasn't bu...more
The rest of the story tells how Elizabeth bravely dons a paper bag (the only thing she can find that the dragon hasn't bu...more
I have been reading most of Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko’s works ever since I was a child and I have enjoyed most of their works! I have recently re-read a book from the popular duo that I had enjoyed during my childhood called “The Paper Bag Princess” and it is about how a princess is stripped down to wearing a plain paper bag when a dragon attacks her castle and she has to go rescue Prince Ronald, who has been kidnapped by the dragon. “The Paper Bag Princess” is definitely one of Rober...more
one of the reasons this story is great is because its one of the few books where the story doesn’t end with the girl getting a guy. princesses and romance go hand in hand, even when the princess is a tough, adventure-seeking, swash-buckling tomboy, for the most part they end up with a guy. in fact stories with female protagonists that don’t end up with a guy could probably be counted on one hand, its a huge part of our cultural perception of women and their happiness. in this one she flips the g...more
Summary:
From Amazon.com
"Elizabeth, a beautiful princess, lives in a castle and wears fancy clothes. Just when she is about to marry Prince Ronald, a dragon smashes her castle, burns her clothes with his fiery breath, and prince-naps her dear Ronald. Undaunted and presumably unclad, she dons a large paper bag and sets off to find the dragon and her cherished prince. Once she's tracked down the rascally reptile, she flatters him into performing all sorts of dragonly stunts that eventually exhaust...more
From Amazon.com
"Elizabeth, a beautiful princess, lives in a castle and wears fancy clothes. Just when she is about to marry Prince Ronald, a dragon smashes her castle, burns her clothes with his fiery breath, and prince-naps her dear Ronald. Undaunted and presumably unclad, she dons a large paper bag and sets off to find the dragon and her cherished prince. Once she's tracked down the rascally reptile, she flatters him into performing all sorts of dragonly stunts that eventually exhaust...more
Sep 09, 2009
Heather
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
children-picture-books
I am totally lifting another review b/c I couldn't say it better myself but I added the 3rd thing & beyond
I give this three stars because it was originally written in 1980 when there wasn't as much in the way of "feminist fairy-tales" as there are today--so, gotta give Munsch props for that! I like that our heroine is plucky and resourceful. However, three things really bugged me--
***SPOILERS***
1st, was it Ronald or Elizabeth who was being false before she came to rescue him--i.e., did she...more
I give this three stars because it was originally written in 1980 when there wasn't as much in the way of "feminist fairy-tales" as there are today--so, gotta give Munsch props for that! I like that our heroine is plucky and resourceful. However, three things really bugged me--
***SPOILERS***
1st, was it Ronald or Elizabeth who was being false before she came to rescue him--i.e., did she...more
This is an interesting reversal of the classic fairy tale that children have traditionally grown up with. Not only does it explore turning the traditional gender roles upside down, but also that beauty is more than skin deep, and it provides a different meaning to ‘happily ever after’. This picture book is a light hearted illustration of a non-stereotypical prince and princess; portraying Princess Elizabeth as a strong and go-getting girl, who conquers a fire breathing dragon and rescues a vain...more
A princess and prince fairy tale where the prince saves the day and they live happily ever after? Nope, just the opposite! Very cute book with wonderful illustrations! This story is about a beautiful princess who is set to get married to a handsome prince. But one day a dragon comes and destroys their castle and kidnaps the prince. All of the princesses' clothes got destroyed, so she had to leave the castle and save her prince wearing a paper bag over her body. Once she got to the dragon's castl...more
Jake's Review: I pretty much like all Robert Munsch's books because they are funny and easy to read. They are never boring and he talks more like a kid than an adult. I like the dragon in this one and its kinda funny how Elizabeth convinces him to do stupid stuff. The pictures are really funny and I like that the princess calls Ronald a bum.
Jake's Rating: 9/10
Mom's Review: Even Jesse lets me read him this one, so you know its good when a book hating toddler likes to listen and look at the pictur...more
Jake's Rating: 9/10
Mom's Review: Even Jesse lets me read him this one, so you know its good when a book hating toddler likes to listen and look at the pictur...more
This is the Best. Kids book. EVER.
So, maybe I'm biased, but I love love love this book.
Maybe a bit more now that I'm full grown and can appreciate what it gave me, but it was a clear favourite when I was a kid too.
I credit this book with being part of what made me who I am - I admired the princess, and her clever brain, and tricksy problem solving. Certianly as a child I valued intellegence above anything else, and I've strived to be practical and independent, even when it doesn't come naturally...more
So, maybe I'm biased, but I love love love this book.
Maybe a bit more now that I'm full grown and can appreciate what it gave me, but it was a clear favourite when I was a kid too.
I credit this book with being part of what made me who I am - I admired the princess, and her clever brain, and tricksy problem solving. Certianly as a child I valued intellegence above anything else, and I've strived to be practical and independent, even when it doesn't come naturally...more
A friend told me this was her children's favorite book - So I chose it as an addition to my blog in writing Bible Lessons using Children's Literature:
In this story, a princess, named Elizabeth, “lived in a castle and had expensive princess clothes”. She makes a big change in her life. A big fierce fire breathing dragon helps her to re-evaluate her choices and perspective in life. As adults we sometimes experience a tragedy that changes our perspective. For the princess, she lost everything (main...more
In this story, a princess, named Elizabeth, “lived in a castle and had expensive princess clothes”. She makes a big change in her life. A big fierce fire breathing dragon helps her to re-evaluate her choices and perspective in life. As adults we sometimes experience a tragedy that changes our perspective. For the princess, she lost everything (main...more
1. Summary: Princess Elizabeth goes through a series obstacles to find out who she really is. The ordeal begins when a fire-breathing dragon steals her Prince! Naturally, Elizabeth goes after the dragon wearing only a paper bag ( it was only thing not burned to bits from the dragon!). Elizabeth outsmarts the dragon to get back her Prince, but the Prince comments on how dirty she looks. Elizabeth realizes the Prince is not so important after all because he can’t accept Elizabeth for who she is! S...more
Oct 07, 2009
Jessica Breighner
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
classroom-reader-transitional
The Paper Bag Princess
1. Brief Summary
This is a story about a Princess, named Elizabeth, who goes through many obstacles to find her inner-self. The mean dragon of the story begins the tale by stealing the prince from the princess, and he burns everything the princess owns, including her clothes. She goes on a search to find the dragon’s lair to reclaim her prince. She tricks the dragon in order to enter the lair to save her prince. Once she finds her prince, she discovers that he is so self ab...more
1. Brief Summary
This is a story about a Princess, named Elizabeth, who goes through many obstacles to find her inner-self. The mean dragon of the story begins the tale by stealing the prince from the princess, and he burns everything the princess owns, including her clothes. She goes on a search to find the dragon’s lair to reclaim her prince. She tricks the dragon in order to enter the lair to save her prince. Once she finds her prince, she discovers that he is so self ab...more
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Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Fordham University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and from Boston University in 1971 with a Master of Arts degree in anthropology.
He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Chil...more
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He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centers. In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Chil...more
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