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Princesses
Do Princesses Have Best Friends Forever?
Your favorite princess has met her match! Join in the fun as two little girls celebrate their friendship by playing dress up, making forts, stomping in the mud, and generally doing all the things that best friends do. Together they learn that being a princess is about more than just crowns and dress up. It's about being yourself and sharing that with a friend.
Book HardcoverPublication 12/16/2010 32Reading Age 4 and Up
Book HardcoverPublication 12/16/2010 32Reading Age 4 and Up
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
About the author
Carmela LaVigna Coyle
37 books65 followersCarmela LaVigna Coyle's first book, Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? is enjoyed by little princesses everywhere. And now there are several Do Princess titles to choose from. She writes from her studio in Colorado with a puppy on her lap, and beside a wall of glass "to better see the seasons."
Carmela wrote her first story, "Forget-Me-Not," when she was ten-years-old. She hasn't forgotten it... she just can't find it.
She's married, and has two fabulous college age children.
Carmela has a degree in Elementary Education.
Carmela wrote her first story, "Forget-Me-Not," when she was ten-years-old. She hasn't forgotten it... she just can't find it.
She's married, and has two fabulous college age children.
Carmela has a degree in Elementary Education.
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May 22, 2011
I love this series, and little girls do too! These books are a hit in the princess cubby.
In this book, the princess little girl of this series has a friend come over to play all day. Having been a little girl myself, I remember that playing can be fun, but little girls have a way about getting in little fights and having their issues. I like that this book addressed that, but also shows how fun having a best friend can be!
I great addition to a wonderful series!
In this book, the princess little girl of this series has a friend come over to play all day. Having been a little girl myself, I remember that playing can be fun, but little girls have a way about getting in little fights and having their issues. I like that this book addressed that, but also shows how fun having a best friend can be!
I great addition to a wonderful series!
January 19, 2011
Adorable book about two new friends. A couple of the two-page spreads bothered me, as they felt really out of place (like the elephant poop). But girls will enjoy most of it.
February 25, 2011
Two best friends, during a play date, ask if "everyday things" are things that princesses are able to do. Can princessess stomp in the mud and then clean their toes off? Can they sing while on their way to the zoo? Can they get ice cream and they can play dress up? Most importantly though, if they hurt someone's feelings it is their responsibility to apologize to them?
These two cute girls start out doing very girly-princess-like things (playing dress up) and gradually move to doing more 'adult' things (making friendship bracelets) and knowing that even princesses have responsibilities.
This book is very cute and perfect for young girls to learn that friends are important. While it is not hinted in the writing itself, the illustrations show these two girls coming from different cultures: one is black and the other is white. This in turn adds to the theme of the book that friendship can cross color/culture boundaries.
These two cute girls start out doing very girly-princess-like things (playing dress up) and gradually move to doing more 'adult' things (making friendship bracelets) and knowing that even princesses have responsibilities.
This book is very cute and perfect for young girls to learn that friends are important. While it is not hinted in the writing itself, the illustrations show these two girls coming from different cultures: one is black and the other is white. This in turn adds to the theme of the book that friendship can cross color/culture boundaries.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 23, 2011
I love this series!!!! And I say, "YES"!!! Princesses have best friends forever. And some of my best friends are getting this book this year for their birthdays! Great addition to the "Do princesses..." series. Can't wait for the next one!!!
February 25, 2014
This book is cute small quick read that talks about to "princesses" being friends and doing everything together. The book includes plenty of cute little illustrations that grasps the readers attention. I would use this in a classroom to talk about friendships, and what it means to be a friend.
May 2, 2011
I really liked this book and so did Hannah!
October 8, 2018
This book is a story about two best friends who are playing dress up. It shows them making forts, playing in the mud, and eventually making friendship bracelets. They are both dressed up as princesses while doing all of these. When they make the friendship bracelets, it is to remind them that they will be best friends forever. They both wish that the playdate would last forever.
The theme of this book is that anyone can have friends, and friends can help you do anything. Even if they are far away from you they are still with you in spirit.
I really enjoyed this book because when I was little I used to dress up as a princess all the time, so much so that my sister asked my parents what would happen when I found out I wasn't a real princess. I can also relate to this because my best friend lives over 1000 miles away from me right now but I know that she is always with me and there for me when I need it.
I would recommend this for children to teach them the importance of friendship. If they have a strong group of people in their lives for support then they can conquer anything.
The theme of this book is that anyone can have friends, and friends can help you do anything. Even if they are far away from you they are still with you in spirit.
I really enjoyed this book because when I was little I used to dress up as a princess all the time, so much so that my sister asked my parents what would happen when I found out I wasn't a real princess. I can also relate to this because my best friend lives over 1000 miles away from me right now but I know that she is always with me and there for me when I need it.
I would recommend this for children to teach them the importance of friendship. If they have a strong group of people in their lives for support then they can conquer anything.
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September 25, 2017
Cute storybook with wonderful illustrations. Do Princesses Have Best Friends Forever? reflects all children of a young age - enthusiastic questions that never end with understandable answers.
March 1, 2022
My toddler liked this darling rhyming book. Perfect for any princess-loving kid.
August 14, 2015
This was a cute read. My daughter wasn't super interested in it, but every once in a while I could get her to sit down and look at the pictures with me. I thought it was cute to go through all the different things the girls did together on their play date.
I think the title of these books confuse me. I'm not really sure why it's a question because there is no question posed in the book itself. I feel like it should be titled "Princesses have Best Friends Forever".
We really like the How do Dinosaurs... book series and that makes sense to me to be a question. Throughout the book questions are asked related to the title (How do Dinosaurs say I'm Mad - asks questions like do dinosaurs yell and throw their books on the floor...etc). And then the questions are answered the second half of the book. So I think that might be what is throwing me off from really enjoying these stories.
My favorite part about reading this was that whenever I said the word "princess", my daughter would wave to the princess silhouettes on her wall. We say goodnight to them every night, so she's starting to recognize that word.
She also really liked looking at the cover and back of the book once the story ended; she just wasn't super interested in the story itself.
I think the title of these books confuse me. I'm not really sure why it's a question because there is no question posed in the book itself. I feel like it should be titled "Princesses have Best Friends Forever".
We really like the How do Dinosaurs... book series and that makes sense to me to be a question. Throughout the book questions are asked related to the title (How do Dinosaurs say I'm Mad - asks questions like do dinosaurs yell and throw their books on the floor...etc). And then the questions are answered the second half of the book. So I think that might be what is throwing me off from really enjoying these stories.
My favorite part about reading this was that whenever I said the word "princess", my daughter would wave to the princess silhouettes on her wall. We say goodnight to them every night, so she's starting to recognize that word.
She also really liked looking at the cover and back of the book once the story ended; she just wasn't super interested in the story itself.
February 5, 2015
Summary:
It is about a younger girl wanting to have friend over. She is a princess (or at least in her mind) and she wonders if a princess can have a best friend forever. They do many fun activities throughout the day. Also, she learns what to do when a princess makes someone feel sad.
Connections:
It reminds be of a manners book I read. Although this book seems to be a lot more subtle than the book that I had read. From this weeks chapter I think that this book would be a good book for interaction activities. Such as, puppet theater, story theater, and reader's theater. This seems like a good book for those activities because the book is more question and answer based and it doesn't have too many words.
Reaction:
I thought the book was cute! I liked that it taught a bit about manners. Manners are always great reminders and I don’t think younger children can ever get enough reminders. I think it would be a good book mainly for girls because the main characters are girls and princesses. But, I think that some boys may enjoy it also.
It is about a younger girl wanting to have friend over. She is a princess (or at least in her mind) and she wonders if a princess can have a best friend forever. They do many fun activities throughout the day. Also, she learns what to do when a princess makes someone feel sad.
Connections:
It reminds be of a manners book I read. Although this book seems to be a lot more subtle than the book that I had read. From this weeks chapter I think that this book would be a good book for interaction activities. Such as, puppet theater, story theater, and reader's theater. This seems like a good book for those activities because the book is more question and answer based and it doesn't have too many words.
Reaction:
I thought the book was cute! I liked that it taught a bit about manners. Manners are always great reminders and I don’t think younger children can ever get enough reminders. I think it would be a good book mainly for girls because the main characters are girls and princesses. But, I think that some boys may enjoy it also.
December 14, 2012
We've read a few of the books featuring princesses by Carmela LaVigna Coyle. They are all fairly similar tales, with a bouncy, rhyming narrative and adorable illustrations.
I think our girls are outgrowing books like this, but I liked the theme of having a best friend and wanting to have playdates often. Our girls are certainly in this stage and I love to see them with their friends. Overall, I thought this was an entertaining book and we enjoyed reading it together.
I think our girls are outgrowing books like this, but I liked the theme of having a best friend and wanting to have playdates often. Our girls are certainly in this stage and I love to see them with their friends. Overall, I thought this was an entertaining book and we enjoyed reading it together.
February 17, 2011
The best part of this book was the illustrations. Usually I like rhyming text, but this one just rubbed the wrong way. Perhaps its something to do with the whole 'little girls are all princesses' theme. Regardless, not a huge fan of this book.
September 6, 2014
I am delighted that in this book girls pretend to be princesses - since they were three - and not only dress up and wear crowns but make play forts, jump in muddy puddles and make messes.
A fun not-so-normal princess book to delight girls who also like to do more traditionally boy-games!
A fun not-so-normal princess book to delight girls who also like to do more traditionally boy-games!
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April 17, 2011The illustrations were nice but I wasn't certain about all of the text. I will let others decide on a rating.
October 7, 2013
We really enjoyed this book. Great illustration! :)
April 11, 2016
Princess books not my favorite but liked this one a lot. Great illustrations and enjoyable story line. Very real.
October 13, 2016
Rather dull book about a play date.
February 18, 2011
Should I worry when I like Monkey Truck better than Princesses with BFFs?
June 3, 2014
I love these books! They are simple but have a great lesson for kids in them.
July 8, 2016
Ok but nothing special.
July 8, 2016
Colorful and funny
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