The Paper Princess
The Paper Princess by Elisa Kleven is a delightful reprint published by Puffin Books in 1994. This 40-page picture book presents a whimsical tale where a gust of wind carries a paper princess away from the little girl who created her. As the princess embarks on her adventure, she travels over a meadow, a river, and through a carnival, ultimately finding her way back home.
Readers will discover a vibrant narrative filled with action and adventure, as the paper princess asserts her independence by declaring, “I’ll finish myself.” The story is complemented by Kleven’s mixed-media collages, which showcase a diverse array of joyful characters. This edition invites young readers to explore themes of creativity and resilience within a fairy tale context, making it a charming addition to any children’s library.
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A gust of wind sends a paper princess flying. “Wait! I didn’t finish you,” cries the little girl who made her. “I’ll finish myself,” calls the princess, and the wind carries her away, over a meadow and a river, to a carnival and a town, until finally she finds her way home.
“Elisa Kleven’s mixed-media collages are a kaleidoscope of color and activity, encompassing a vast, multiracial cast of happy people?” (Publishers Weekly).
“The best book yet from this talented author/illustrator, and one that children will love.” —School Library Journal, starred review
Elisa Kleven’s award-winning picture books include her own Ernst and The Lion and the Little Red Bird, the illustrations for Abuela, by Arthur Dorros, and her most recent book for Dutton, The Puddle Pail. She lives near San Francisco, California.
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