Paper Bag Princess Classic Munsch Reviews Summary

Story and Message

Pros:

• "Both had the same reaction of delight when the princess proved herself to be a better person than the prince and kicked him to the curb!"
• "Really cute story although not your typical princess one."
• "This is a feminist manifesto."
• "Elizabeth doesn't wait for anyone to solve her problems, she goes out and does it herself."
• "The protagonist in the story steps out of her comfort zone and risks her life to save a friend, all while wearing only a paper bag."
• "This brave and intelligent princess sets off on a quest to save the prince that she hopes to marry."
• "Best young girl power book ever."

Cons:

• "Would I recommend this book? NO. There are many better fairy tales available."
• "The entire book was on a negative note."
• "Unfortunately, the story itself is a little dated."
• "I like the premise of the story the princess saves the prince and does it with her smarts. But the ending is not very good."
• "I have more issue with the story. It just seems lacking and anticlimactic with an abrupt ending."
• "At 1st I thought this book was going to be good and really showed strength of the girl character and had a decent message, however the ending was so disappointing."
• "Overall, this is a dated, simplistic, early-feminist male-bashing book."

Illustrations

Pros:

• "The illustrations are just as quirky funny as the text."
• "The book had great pictures for a easier following of the storyline, and great illustrations make a book even more of a joy to read."
• "Great illustrations (as always, with Michael Marchenko's art)."
• "The art work is wonderful, and the story charming."
• "The message is great and the illustrations are fun to look at, colorful and well done."
• "The illustrations are so fun and enjoyable for all ages."
• "The artwork in this book is 100% fantastic. I love the way Princess Elizabeth is depicted, and the dragon is full of personality and character."

Cons:

• "First, the illustrations are not the most child-friendly."
• "The book is supposed to support strength in women but It scared my grand daughter."
• "I also wasn't crazy about the illustration, especially the cover where the girl gets her cloths burnt off."
• "The illustrations are fun! Though I wasn't overly impressed with the story telling."
• "I liked the story. I thought it had a good message but the colors were very dingy/dusty which my niece was not a fan of."

Book Format and Design

Pros:

• "These are great to toss in a travel bag or a car or your purse if you’re headed out to a restaurant."
• "They show up gorgeously on my tablet."
• "I kind of like that it fits perfectly in my toddler's hand but I would prefer the full book in normal size."
• "If you’re looking for a 'little' book to add to a gift, this one fits perfectly into an envelope hahaha!!"
• "This particular edition is small and can be slipped in a jeans pocket."
• "My granddaughter carries it in her pocket and loves it."
• "We adore this book. We love the sassy princess who dumps her rude prince after she outsmarts a dragon."