
A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling with impatience or is fixated on getting what they want immediately. This humorous fractured fairy tale follows Princess Glori, who, tired of waiting for her true love, magically wishes a prince into existence. When he isn't quite right, her frustration leads her to wish for another, and then another, leaving her with a castle full of comical, unwanted suitors. Through its lighthearted plot, the book explores themes of patience, frustration, and learning to look beyond surface appearances to discover what one truly needs. Perfect for ages 7 to 10, it uses gentle humor to open a conversation about instant gratification and the wisdom of waiting for the right thing.
None. The story is a lighthearted fantasy without any heavy or sensitive content. The conflicts are comedic and resolved gently.
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Sign in to write a reviewAn 8-year-old who loves princess stories but is ready for a funny twist on the formula. Also excellent for a child who struggles with patience, gets easily frustrated when things do not happen immediately, and could benefit from seeing the comical results of impulsivity.
No prep needed. The book can be read cold. Its humor and themes are straightforward and presented in an age-appropriate, accessible way. It is a great book to just hand to a child or read aloud together without any preamble. The parent hears their child say, "But I want it NOW!" or sees them give up on a task or hobby after just one try because it did not immediately yield results. The child might be idealizing a "perfect" outcome without considering the process.
A 7-year-old will enjoy the slapstick humor of having too many princes and the silly tasks Glori sets for them. A 9 or 10-year-old will also appreciate the humor but may pick up more on the satire of fairy tale conventions and the subtler theme of looking past appearances to see a person's true character.
While many books subvert fairy tales, this one specifically targets the emotion of impatience. It is not just about a princess saving herself; it is about a princess creating her own comical problem through a very relatable character flaw and learning a gentle lesson about want versus need. The humor is character-driven and situational, making it very accessible.
Princess Glori is impatient to find her prince. She makes a wish, and a charming but unsuitable prince appears. Frustrated, she wishes again, getting another prince. And a third time. Now, with three princes cluttering up the castle, she must figure out how to un-wish them and discover what she truly values in a partner. She ultimately finds love with the unexpected stable boy, Robin. The story is a humorous subversion of classic fairy tale tropes where the problem is not a lack of princes, but a comical overabundance of them.
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