• Age: 4 to 7
• Grade: k to 2
• Reading age: 4 to 7

Readers the world-over have fallen in love with this classic story of girl power.

When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiancé, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and nothing but a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges the dragon to show his strength in the hopes of saving the prince. But is it worth all that trouble?

Over seven million copies in print!

About the Annikin Series: Annikins are mini books made especially for children—small enough to fit into tiny hands and pockets. Each book measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and contains full color pages.

El reconocido narrador ROBERT MUNSCH ha escrito decenas de libros para niños, entre ellos: Paper Bag Princess y Mortimer. Él vive con su familia en Guelph, Ontario.

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MICHAEL MARTCHENKO est né à Carcassonne, en France. Il s'installe au Canada avec sa famille alors qu'il a 7 ans. En 1966, il décroche son diplôme du Collège des arts de l'Ontario et devient bientôt directeur d'une agence publicitaire. C'est lors d'une exposition d'art graphique que Robert Munsch découvre le travail de Michael Martchenko. Michael a reçu le prix Libris 2006, Illustrateur de l'année.

 

MICHAEL MARTCHENKO has illustrated dozens of books, and is most famous for his work with Robert Munsch, including Smelly Socks (Tes chaussettes sentent la mouffette!), Makeup Mess (Maquillage à gogo) and We Share Everything! (On partage tout!). He lives in Burlington, Ontario.

 

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“One of the best princess stories ever told, Elizabeth turns the princess stereotype on its head, empowering young girls to be true to themselves.”

BC Parent, 10/05

“A trailblazer in gender-bending picture books.”

The Huffington Post Canada, 05/04/15

“Munsch is brilliant, and this tale has a message of empowerment for young girls and equality for young boys.”

Columbus Alive, 10/11/17

“Witty, vibrant and original.”

The Globe and Mail

“A classic feminist picture book.”

Montreal Gazette

“Remains a staple in the KidLit pantheon.”

Hamilton Spectator, 10/09/05

“This humorous story sends an assuring message to readers about women’s (and girls) potential to break through sex-role stereotyping. This book, a pioneer of a slowly growing genre of non-traditional prince and princess stories, introduces a positive image of an empowered woman for children and adults alike.”

Magazine of Multicultural Education

Included in “Louise Erdrich’s 10 Favorite Books to Read to Kids.”

People Magazine

“Some of the best children’s books ever written have been about girls—like The Paper Bag Princess.”—The New York Times

“A great girl-power story.”

FamilyFun Magazine

The Paper Bag Princess

Tradition gets tweaked when an unglamorous princess outwits an arrogant dragon to rescue an equally arrogant prince in this charming, whimsically illustrated feminist fairy tale. Originally published in 1980 by Annick Press (Our Choice 1981).

Paperbag Princess

by Jeanne

One of Munsch's all-time best books. Never tire of reading this one to anybody!