About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when helping a child understand that a gentle approach can be more powerful than a loud or forceful one. This humorous twist on a classic fairytale follows the bumbling Prince Eggbert as he tries to wake Sleeping Beauty with increasingly noisy and chaotic methods, from a marching band to a cannon. When all his boisterous attempts fail, his quiet assistant succeeds with a simple, gentle kiss. It’s a wonderful, lighthearted story for preschoolers that playfully explores themes of empathy and perseverance, demonstrating that sometimes the kindest, quietest action is the most effective. The silly situations make the lesson memorable without being preachy.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular and lighthearted story. The trope of a kiss awakening a princess is present, but it is used as a vehicle to contrast gentleness with force, rather than as a romantic plot point. The resolution is hopeful and humorous.
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