Beautiful Brides (Disney Princess)

by Melissa Lagonegro, Elisa Marrucchi (Illustrator)

The Disney princesses are getting married! From Belle's gown to Tiana and Naveen's first kiss to Ariel and Eric's collosal cake, young readers will love sharing in the wedding-day magic of this original Step 2 reader.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 2011

Reviews

[Melle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Megan was right -- this is maybe the worst of Disney's egregious marketing to girl stereotypes, even more so than Princesses and Puppies. This book is why otherwise-reasonable people spend five-figures on one day in their life, why people go into debt, why the Bridezilla trope exists . . . It's ludicrous and gross, and it does nothing to teach children who want a good marriage how to be in a good partnership. It is, instead, a whirlwind look at Disney princesses in a ghastly stereotypical ritualistic act. Also, princesses of color are relegated to the back of the book. Ew.

[♥♣Mary♦♠ If She So Pleases · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beginning reader's story book. Includes my all time favourite princesses, Belle and Snow White.

[Liberty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not me reading step into reading books because I miss being a kid. Seriously this is cute

[Meg McGregor · Rating 3 out of 5]

The girl's enjoyed this more than me!

The illustrations are very nice; but there is really no substance to the story!

If the girl's already didn't know much about each Princess, they would not have understood, this one, in my opinion.

But. because I was outvoted, this book received three stars. I would have given it a two, at the most.

What I don't understand, is this!

If the Disney Princesses are supposed to be inspire our little girls to be responsible and capable adults, why do they always have to have a Prince to rescue them?

I am teaching these girls, as I taught my daughter, that you do not need a man to take care of you; you take care of you!

Now, I have been married for over 32 years, and I love my husband very much; but....

I did, do, and will know how to take care of myself, if God forbid, something happens to him!

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

This beginning reader follows different Disney princesses as they marry their princes.

This book features Belle, Aurora, Ariel, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Tiana.

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I think everyone's wedding gown was screen accurate (sans Jasmine, unfortunately) and I can appreciate that.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gave my 7 year old daughter only a little trouble.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 2 out of 5]

In this book, every single Disney princess known to man gets married to her respective Prince Charming. Represented here are Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine (Aladdin), and Tiana (The Princess & the Frog). Each princess is shown in her native setting, and transitions from one princess to the next are basically non-existent. There aren’t many differences amongst the weddings, either. All the couples are shown kissing, dancing, and most importantly, living happily ever after. This is one of Disney’s typical tales where love conquers all, and the solution to every problem is marrying the girl off to a prince. Not my favorite thing, but still popular among wannabe princesses all the same.

[Samantha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Normally I don't comment a lot on the Easy Readers that I read (I would definitely have my 300 goal met if I did!) but I felt the need to comment on this one. If there was ever a Disney Princess book that justified the Facebook group "Disney Gave Me Unrealistic Expectations of Love" then this book might be it.

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh boo hoo to everyone who everyone who has a problem with the Disney Princess books. All the princesses featured in this one got married in the movies or it was expected that would happen.

Easy read, repetitive words for little ones to learn the story. Lots of emphasis on beauty, but brides should get to be beautiful on their wedding days so whatever.

[SamZ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty cute. Kaity (5) and I loved reading about the princesses and their dresses, flowers, and other wedding preparations. With a wedding coming in August in the family, Kaity is pretty psyched about marriage and such, and this book fit the bill perfectly.

[Sarah A · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars.
Great book for little girls into princesses or getting ready for a wedding.
Way too much focus on the beautiful brides and the power of good looks and aesthetic beauty.
Fairly straightforward and very repetitive words for the early reader.

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spends a few pages on each of the most popular princesses. No overarching plot or conflict.

[Heather Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

megan summer reading 2016, children's book, leveled reader, easy reader, level three, disney, movie tie-in, weddings, brides, first grade, second grade

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

LULU - "It's about getting married. I love it."