Children’s / Teenage general interest: Queens, kings, princesses, princes etc

Book SynopsisJust because you're cursed doesn't mean you're not special. Gwendolyn, the youngest of the King's three daughters, is living proof that princesses don't always have it all. She isn't like a typical fairy-tale princess, or other princesses in the Pastel Kingdom. Gwendolyn, with her big heart and love of baking, isn't particularly attractive. Unlike her sisters who have woodland creatures do their hair and makeup, or have flowers blossom wherever they sleep, Gwendolyn is a bit.different. So when her father proposes marriage for her and her sisters to make an alliance with the Plaid Kingdom, it breaks Gwendolyn's heart to hear that Prince Fredrick thinks she's "really ugly." Overwhelmed and ashamed, she runs away into the forest and encounters the twisted world of the Cursed Princess Club, where her life will never be the same. The Cursed Princess Club are a ragtag band of outcasts, misfits and cursed princesses who have created an incredible friendship circle. It is among these friends where Gwendolyn learns to embrace her uniqueness and find her people. Ringo Award Nomination for Best Humor Webcomic

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Book SynopsisThe epic of William the Conqueror explained to children.We’re ready my lord.— Good, let us raise the anchor! I am eager to regain Norman soil.— You left as a duke and return as a king, dear William…— I am honoured by your compliments, Edgar… But, more so, I left as a ‘bastard’… and return as a ‘conqueror’!William the Conqueror’s epic tale is one of the most incredible adventures in history. Heir to the Duchy of Normandy upon his father’s death, he who was referred to as ‘the Bastard’ by his enemies was to become King of England!From fortified castles to abbeys, this comic strip lets you follow in the footsteps of William and Matilda, via a fascinating discovery of William the Conqueror’s life.

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Book Synopsis“Your Majesties! Princess Jill never sits still!” The castle has become very lively as of late. Little Princess Jill is like a hurricane, she comes and goes and suddenly everything is out of place or in shambles. The cook, the gardener, the nanny, and most of all, the Queen and King don’t know what to do about it… Worst of all, one day they receive a letter from The Royal Family of Farawaylandia: they are coming to visit! Prince Pablo included! If you’re tired of your average fairytale princess, you’ll love this tale by Margarita del Mazo and José Fragoso! El día en que nació la princesa Sara se acabó la tranquilidad en el palacio. El jardinero, la niñera, los camareros, la cocinera, y , sobre todo, los reyes, estaban desesperados… Pero ¿qué le pasa a la princesa?Trade Review31 Days 31 Lists. Bilingual Children's Books. There’s something I just find so enticing about unapologetically crazed characters. Princess Jill isn’t one for sitting still (something that more than one child and more than one adult will relate to). She’s not a bad kid, she just has an excess of energy. Swinging on chandeliers is the norm here, not the exception. Her distraught parents seek to cure her until, by the end, a fellow pair of royals with a similar kiddo point out how that energy can be used.---A Fuse #8 Production (An SLJ Blog)This tale is told with verve and humor, and shows a happy kingdom with loving parents and a racially diverse populace. The playful caricature-like illustrations reminded me of the French illustrator Sempé, and sure enough, Sempé is listed on the author’s website as one of his influences. Ink with watercolors on a spare background keep the eye focused on the princess’s antics. From playing music on pots and pans, to tying a witch’s hair to the tail of a cat, there are lots of details that will make parents and kids giggle, and hopefully they will recognize that a kid just has to be a kid, princess or not!---Youth Services Book Review

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Book Synopsis“Your Majesties! Princess Jill never sits still!” The castle has become very lively as of late. Little Princess Jill is like a hurricane, she comes and goes and suddenly everything is out of place or in shambles. The cook, the gardener, the nanny, and most of all, the Queen and King don’t know what to do about it… Worst of all, one day they receive a letter from The Royal Family of Farawaylandia: they are coming to visit! Prince Pablo included! If you’re tired of your average fairytale princess, you’ll love this tale by Margarita del Mazo and José Fragoso!Trade ReviewChildren ages 3-7 who have gotten a bit tired of your average fairytale princess, will truly enjoy this beautifully original picture book story by the team of author/storyteller Margarita del Mazo and illustrator/artist Jose Fragoso. Simply stated, "Princess Jill Never Sits Still" will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library children's picture book collections.----Midwest Book ReviewThe expressions on the faces of the other characters really shows their exasperation with the wild princess, and I love how vivid the illustrations are. They combine black and white lines with colored-in portions of the art that focus the attention on one aspect of the scene, and the background remains black and white. I just loved the cartoony style. There is a silliness in the art that is perfectly juxtaposed with the elegance of the palace and the elaborate attire of the refined king and queen. Everything about this book is completely adorable!---Books For MKsThis tale is told with verve and humor, and shows a happy kingdom with loving parents and a racially diverse populace. The playful caricature-like illustrations reminded me of the French illustrator Sempé, and sure enough, Sempé is listed on the author’s website as one of his influences. Ink with watercolors on a spare background keep the eye focused on the princess’s antics. From playing music on pots and pans, to tying a witch’s hair to the tail of a cat, there are lots of details that will make parents and kids giggle, and hopefully they will recognize that a kid just has to be a kid, princess or not!---Youth Services Book ReviewWith its soft colors and Jill's fluffy blonde hair and all that physicality, this picture book just might provide a good reminder to let youngsters alone as they navigate their physical space and that sitting around quietly might not appeal to everyone.---Goodreads-Barbara WardSimple watercolor illustrations loosely fill the cream-colored pages with Princess Jill’s antics. It’s a fun tale of acceptance and unconventional talents that is suitable for storytimes or one-on-one reading.---Booklist

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Wonderful World of Words (WOW). This 20-part series of books aims to help children learn English grammar in a fun and meaningful way through stories. Children will be able to understand how grammar works through the exciting tales of the characters from WOW Kingdom and Forest. The stories also help children learn vocabulary that is integrated with grammar, so they can use words accurately in sentences and help improve their writing. What’s Inside Imaginative stories that engage children, and help develop an interest in learning grammar Adventures that encourage children to learn and understand grammar, and not just memorise rules Games and activities to reinforce learning and check for understanding Volume 13 – The Queen Goes to the Rescue In this volume, children learn about the past tense and its uses in talking about the past. What is particularly important is that the past tense is taught in relation to narratives (stories) which help children improve their use of tenses in writing. Children also learn about the many different ways the past tense is formed, as well as the irregular past tenses.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Wonderful World of Words (WOW). This 20-part series of books aims to help children learn English grammar in a fun and meaningful way through stories. Children will be able to understand how grammar works through the exciting tales of the characters from WOW Kingdom and Forest. The stories also help children learn vocabulary that is integrated with grammar, so they can use words accurately in sentences and help improve their writing. What’s Inside Imaginative stories that engage children, and help develop an interest in learning grammar Adventures that encourage children to learn and understand grammar, and not just memorise rules Games and activities to reinforce learning and check for understanding Volume 15 – The Queen Takes Action In this volume, children build their vocabulary around verbs. Through the stories, children learn the different ways to describe speaking and movement. They learn how actions can be described more vividly and how verbs are associated with emotions as well as different animals. The skills learnt in this volume will help children enrich their writing through better use of grammar and vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisLittle princesses are beautiful, but they also do lots of things because they’re smart and very talented. Come rediscover them as you’ve never seen them before.Las pequeÑas princesas son hermosas, pero tambiÉn pueden hacer muchas cosas, porque son inteligentes, y muy habilidosas. Te invitamos a redescubrirlas, a verlas como nunca antes las habÍas visto.

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