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Never Say No to a Princess!
Never say no to a princess- or she'll cry! But what does a princess need to make her happy? Sparkly shoes? Sparkly necklaces? Or maybe just a very special friend to make her happy?
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Tracey Corderoy
116 books67 followersTracey is the author of Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble. She was born and grew up in industrial South Wales and now lives in a hidden valley in Gloucestershire with her husband, two children and an ever-increasing menagerie of devilishly-cute-but-sometimes-rather-naughty pets.
A trained teacher, Tracey has always had a passion for wonderful literature and began writing for children in 2006. Her books for other publishers include The Grunt and The Grouch series about two riotous trolls, and numerous picture books including “The Little White Owl.
Tracey’s head is happily crammed with countless ideas and stories and she’s loving the adventures that her characters insist they share…
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A trained teacher, Tracey has always had a passion for wonderful literature and began writing for children in 2006. Her books for other publishers include The Grunt and The Grouch series about two riotous trolls, and numerous picture books including “The Little White Owl.
Tracey’s head is happily crammed with countless ideas and stories and she’s loving the adventures that her characters insist they share…
from - http://nosycrow.com/authors-etc/trace...
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
July 12, 2012
The little princess seems to have everything a princess could want: sparkly clothes, toys bed- but nothing seems to make her happy. She gets ice cream from her father the king and ponies from her mother the queen by threatening to cry, but finally when she uses the same method to get the dragon that flies over the castle, the royal servants can't catch the dragon and she does indeed cry and cry.
Unexpectedly she ends up outside the dragon's cave, and he isn't impressed by her demanding ways, but she soon learns that politeness is often a better technique for getting what you want than threats and tantrums, and when she is returned to her family, they are delighted to see her smile. The little princess has learnt that a true friend is better at making you happy than all the dancing ponies and ice cream in the world.
I loved this book. Kate Leake's detailed and humorous illustrations add to the lively and funny text. There are lots of opportunities for children to join in repeated refrains and onomatopoeia- it's one that is made for repeated reading until children can join in.
This book is best suited to 3-6 year olds. Children could role play or re-enact the story with puppets, there are opportunities for free writing the princess's letter to the dragon and there are many opportunities for creative activities- junk modelling castles, making sparkly necklaces or even making a dragon friend with moving wings!
Unexpectedly she ends up outside the dragon's cave, and he isn't impressed by her demanding ways, but she soon learns that politeness is often a better technique for getting what you want than threats and tantrums, and when she is returned to her family, they are delighted to see her smile. The little princess has learnt that a true friend is better at making you happy than all the dancing ponies and ice cream in the world.
I loved this book. Kate Leake's detailed and humorous illustrations add to the lively and funny text. There are lots of opportunities for children to join in repeated refrains and onomatopoeia- it's one that is made for repeated reading until children can join in.
This book is best suited to 3-6 year olds. Children could role play or re-enact the story with puppets, there are opportunities for free writing the princess's letter to the dragon and there are many opportunities for creative activities- junk modelling castles, making sparkly necklaces or even making a dragon friend with moving wings!
June 7, 2015
A 'pain-in-the-neck' princess has everything money could buy, but never seems to smile. Whenever she wants something new, she cries until she gets it. The King and Queen always give in, even though she's whingey and ungrateful. One day she sees a dragon and decides she wants that too. However, the dragon proves elusive to catch. She cries so much, her tears cause a flood. Will this spoiled little princess realise what's most important in life and will Mummy and Daddy stop catering to her every whim?
A good message and fun illustrations, though I wanted to smack Mummy and Daddy (LOL)
A good message and fun illustrations, though I wanted to smack Mummy and Daddy (LOL)
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November 2, 2023How to make a selfish brat- or educate parents. Liked it, nice pictures, though a bit heavy on the pastel colours.
April 7, 2025
Lovely read aloud! Perfect for reading with lots of voices and emotion and fun!
May 18, 2025
Apie princesę, kuri visko norėjo ir gaudavo vien dėl to, kad neverktų. Bet kartą atskrido drakonas, kurio niekas nepagavo. Tada prasideda princesės kelionė namo.
August 24, 2016
Another great story from Tracey Corderoy that teaches valuable lessons about the importance of manners and friendship over material things. The little princess gets EVERYTHING she wants, but she is never happy - until one day, she gets carried off by a dragon. Fabulously detailed illustrations by Kate Leake offer plenty of opportunities for discussion, and as the story unfolds, children can think about positive ways to behave.
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