Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?

by Carmela LaVigna Coyle

Book Overview

Every inquisitive little girl wonders what it is really like to be a genuine princess. At the heart of Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? lives an energetic, spirited, and contemporary child who has lots of important questions for her mom. Do princesses ride tricycles, climb trees, do chores, or have to eat the crusts of their bread? The mother's voice is timelessly reassuring as she answers her daughter's questions and advises her that being...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873588282
• ISBN13: 9780873588287
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Cooper Square Pub
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.9" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Terrible condition

Book had writing in it and dirty fingerprints on some of pgs. So disappointed

A Treasure

This book has a great message for girls, one that all the Disney Princess hoopla seems to miss. While I understand what the person said about it not being a reading book my response is, "So what!" Some important messages can be stated simply and with few words but they remain important nonetheless. Not every book needs to be a reading/vocabulary builder. Books that help with self-esteem, especially for little girls, are few and far between and very, very, necessary. Lastly, the illustration is terrific.

Excellent!

What does it mean to be a princess? That is the theme readers explore as they move through each vignette in this charming book. On the left hand side of each double-page spread, the main character?a spunky little girl?asks her mother a question such as, ?Do princesses climb trees?? and ?Do princesses have to do any chores?? On the right hand page, the mother answers, always in the affirmative. The rhyming text is cleverly and colorfully illustrated with cartoon-like line drawings. Each scene captures perfectly the spirited and likeable main character. At the conclusion of the story, the little girl asks her mother, ?Mommy, do princesses seem at all like me?? to which her mother replies, ?Look inside yourself and see?? When the reader turns the page, there she finds a framed mirror, with her own face reflected, and beside it the words, ?A princess is a place in your heart.? A fitting and perfect ending to a winning tale. Reviewed by the Education Oasis Staff

This is my daughter's favorite book!

As a father, I enjoy nothing better than reading to my kids. It is such a wonderful way to connect and be involved in their lives and development. This book lights up the imaginations of little girls, not that they aspire to become princesses after reading it, but rather that they already ARE princesses! The book innocently introduces the child to her real self, and makes it OK to be just that - no need to pine away to be someone you aren't. If everyone could adopt that perspective, the world would be a much more loving place, and people would enjoy life with contentment and self esteem. Amazingly simple, yet profound. Thank you Carmela!!!

About a young girl's search for identity

Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? is an enjoyable picture book about a young girl's search for identity. She wonders if princesses do ordinary things like wear hiking boots or drink sparkling punch, or are at all like herself. Whimsical color illustrations by Mike Gordon add a special vibrancy to this delightful and recommended "easy reader" tale by Carmela LaVigna Coyle.

The definitive book for every little girl!

Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? Yes we do! This is a terrific book for every little girl who has ever asked a question about herself. Of course, we all have and the mother's gentle wisdom with a smile reinforces to girls of all ages that it is alright to be yourself and to live life with joy. Sweetly written with warm illustrations...and a surprise on the last page, this is a must have for every little girl you know.