Princess Smartypants by Babette Cole
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday, November 04, 2011
The Princess Knight
and Kerstin Meyer
Violetta is a little princess who wants to be as strong and brave as her brothers. She goes about her training in a quiet, determined way, and slowly masters the art of noble knighthood. Then to her horror she discovers that she is to be married off to a stranger, in accordance with ancient tradition. With the help of her maid she devises a brilliant trick and turns her fate upside down. This book has a quite unique atmosphere, spirited but emotionally nuanced, with lovely delicate illustrations.
Piggybook
One of the earliest truly feminist picture-books, first published in 1986. Mr Piggott and his two sons behave like pigs to poor Mrs Piggott - until, finally, she walks out. Left to fend for themselves, the male Piggotts undergo some curious changes! Thought-provoking and funny, with creepy, hidden details in the illustrations, a tale about fairness and family cooperation. Watch out for the surprise on the last page; what is that smudge on mum's cheek?
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