About This Book
Robert Munsch's "The Paper Bag Princess" is a beloved, empowering tale for children aged 4-8. Princess Elizabeth, beautiful and wealthy, is about to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks, burning her castle, clothes, and kidnapping Ronald. Undeterred, Elizabeth dons a paper bag and embarks on a clever quest to rescue her prince. The story brilliantly subverts traditional fairy tale tropes, highlighting themes of self-reliance, intelligence, and challenging superficiality. It's a fantastic conversation starter about inner strength and what truly makes a person valuable.
Story about not accepting failure or giving up on what you want. It's not about looks or power but tenacity and quick thinking. Hurray for you Princess of the Paper Bag. Very short, easy reading. I wanted to hear more about her.
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Discussion Prompts
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What makes Princess Elizabeth a strong character?
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Do you think Prince Ronald was a good prince? Why or why not?
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What does this story teach us about being brave and smart?
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What do you think is more important, how someone looks or how they act?
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If you were Princess Elizabeth, what would you have done?
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