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A cheeky, empowering twist on the classic fairy tale that celebrates wit and self-worth over pretty dresses and prince charmings. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Paper Bag Princess.
- triumphant
- spirited
- lighthearted
- 01
The princess and the dragon
Audrey Wood
A playful, role-reversing romp that turns classic fairy tale expectations completely upside down.
- 02
Dealing with Dragons
Patricia C. Wrede · 1990
A delightfully pragmatic dismantling of fairy tale tropes where common sense is the ultimate superpower.
- 03
I want to win!
Tony Ross
A gentle, relatable exploration of childhood competition and the joy of truly earning a victory.
- 04
Purple, green and yellow
Robert Munsch
A vibrant, escalating celebration of childhood mischief and the irresistible urge to color outside the lines.
- 05
Tuesdays at the Castle
Jessica Day George
A whimsical, spirited adventure where the setting itself is a living, breathing character full of secrets.
- 06
Moira's birthday
Robert N. Munsch
A delightfully chaotic escalation of childhood stubbornness that turns a simple party into a town-wide, pizza-stuffed extravaganza.
- 07
The Ordinary Princess
Mary Margaret Kaye · 1984
A cozy, gently subversive fairy tale that celebrates the quiet magic of being perfectly unremarkable.
- 08
The rainbow fish
J. Alison James · 1996
A shimmering, gentle fable about discovering that true beauty lies in what we give away.
- 09
Princess and the Pea
Hans Christian Andersen · 1985
A cozy, rain-swept bedtime tale about how the smallest, most hidden things can prove our true worth.
- 10
The Princess in Black
Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
A delightful collision of pink ruffles and ninja kicks that proves you never have to choose between being fancy and being fierce.
- 11
The Enchanted Forest Chronicles
Patricia C. Wrede · 1995
A playful, trope-flipping adventure where running away to live with dragons is the most sensible choice a princess can make.
- 12
Beauty and the Beast
Jan Brett
A timeless tale of magic and compassion where true love breaks the darkest of spells.
