Robert Munsch
What’s inside
A modern fairy tale that subverts traditional roles, featuring Princess Elizabeth outsmarting a dragon to save Prince Ronald, only to realize her self-worth exceeds his shallow praise.
You’ll Learn
- Reinforces the importance of self-worth over appearances
- Challenges traditional gender norms and roles
- Encourages creative problem-solving and bravery
- Promotes independence and self-reliance
Key Points
- Princess Elizabeth’s castle is destroyed by a dragon
- Dragon kidnaps her fiancé, Prince Ronald
- Elizabeth dons a paper bag and outwits the dragon
- She rescues Ronald, who criticizes her appearance
- Elizabeth rejects Ronald, valuing her self-respect
Who’s it For
- Children
- Feminists
- Readers of fairy tales
- Advocates for gender role challenges
About the author
Robert Munsch is a best-selling children’s author known for his captivating and humorous storytelling style, with over 40 books published.