Song for a Princess

by Rachael Mortimer

What will make a sad princess happy? Beautiful things won't do, as the birds in the palace garden discover. But when Little Bird makes up a simple song of friendship from words he's collected in his nest, she knows she'll never be lonely again.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Birds, Friendship, Princesses

Hardcover

First published November 1, 2010

Reviews

[Shiloah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, colourful, and creative illustrations. Lovely story!

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute story but it took a while to get there. I find extolling the value of words and books sometimes a little dull if it isn't in context. Kids know they're SUPPOSED to love words and reading, but why is more interesting. In that respect, the ending is vague, because the song that cheers the princess up isn't that remarkable.

[Rosa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute read and I loved that it was words that helped the princess and words that made the birds nest. Of course it was the littlest simplest bird that was able to help the princess not be sad anymore. Very pretty and colorful illustrations.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the ending of this book but unfortunately I was reading it alone because it didn't hold the interest of my children and they had wandered off.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too wordy for a young child who's into the princess culture.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an okay book! I like the pictures but the story is blah! It is okay!! Not a favorite but okay!

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and may try to include it in a bird or song storytime theme.