About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling bored, listless, and cooped up indoors, especially on a rainy day. The story begins with a castle full of princesses whose pointy hats are drooping from boredom as they wait for the rain to stop. When the sun finally shines, their energy returns in a joyful burst, and they all rush outside for a wonderfully chaotic and muddy game of soccer. This book normalizes the feeling of boredom and models a fantastic solution: getting outside for active, collaborative play. With its simple rhyming text and Nick Sharratt’s signature bold, vibrant illustrations, it's a perfect, lighthearted read for preschoolers that playfully subverts the traditional passive princess stereotype.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book deals with the universal and low-stakes childhood experience of boredom and its resolution through play. The approach is entirely secular and straightforward.
Ideal Reader
This book is perfect for a 4 to 6 year old experiencing 'cabin fever.' The ideal reader is restless, perhaps a bit whiny, and complaining of being bored while stuck indoors. It's also an excellent choice for a child who loves both princess stories and active, physical play, showing that these interests can happily coexist.
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