The Paper Bag Princess

by Robert N. Munsch

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A dragon kidnaps Prince Ronald and his soon-to-be wife Princess Elizabeth sets out on the daring fete of rescuing him. The dragon sets the castle on fire and burns all of the princess's belongings, even her clothing! She must wear a brown paper bag to go and rescue her prince! She rescues him and Prince Ronald tells her to come back when she is dressed like a princess! This book is sure to keep you laughing! (

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Cfmichel | Apr 12, 2013 |

One of my mom's favorite books from her teacher years - we both definitely made sure my daughter had a copy! (

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DiamondDog | Mar 29, 2013 |

The princess and prince get attacked by a dragon and he carries off the prince. The princess saved the day and the prince gets dumped for having a bad attitude. (

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bekeelen | Feb 22, 2013 |

The Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald — who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance.***SRC Quiz***

law2110 | Jan 19, 2013 |

Elizabeth == role model. (

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Munschworks: The First Munsch Collection (Munschworks) by Robert N. Munsch

The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature by Jack Zipes

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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (2009.0301|2009, Ages 5↑)

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Elizabeth was a beautiful princess.

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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 him, allowing her to rescue Prince Ronald. But what does Prince Not-So-Charming say when he sees her? "You smell like ashes, your hair is all tangled and you are wearing a dirty old paper bag. Come back when you are dressed like a real princess." (At least he has the courtesy not to mention that the princess's crown resembles a dying sea anemone.) In any case, let's just say that Princess Elizabeth and Prince Ronald do not, under any circumstances, live happily ever after. Canadian author Robert Munsch celebrates feisty females everywhere with this popular favorite, and Michael Martchenko's scratchy, comical, pen-and-ink drawings capture the tongue-in-cheek quality of this read-aloud crowd pleaser. (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin Snelson

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Elizabeth decides to chase the dragon and get Ronald back.

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