• The Barefoot Book of Princesses by Caitlin Matthews, illus. by Olwyn Whelan. (1998) Ages 4-8
  A collection of seven folktales about princesses: Danish, Akamba, Chinese, Iroquois, and more.
• Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal by Paul Fleischman, illus. by Julie Paschkis. (2007) Ages 5-9
  Elements of Cinderella stories from 17 cultures are woven together in this new version, which demonstrates the universality of the classic princess story. For more multicultural versions of Cinderella, visit www.shens.com/cinderella.html.
• The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, illus. by Michael Martchenko. (1981) Ages 4-8
  The daring Princess Elizabeth sets off to rescue her cherished Prince Ronald after he’s been whisked away by a dragon, only to find that he’s not the prince she thought she knew.
• The Princess and the Potty by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, illus. by Rick Brown. (1994) Ages 2-5
  This little princess turns down every potty she’s offered, and only gives up her diaper to make way for her pretty new pantalettes.
• Princess Baby by Karen Katz. (2008) Ages 2-5
  A toddler dresses and acts like a princess, and insists that her family recognize her royalty.
• The Princess Knight by Cornelia Funke, illus. by Kerstin Meyer. (2004) Ages 4-8
  King Wilfred announces a tournament with the prize being his daughter’s hand in marriage. The princess competes in disguise, then reveals her identity and chooses her prize—independence.
• Princess Penelope’s Parrot by Helen Lester, illus. by Lynn Munsinger. (1996) Ages 4-8
  Princess Penelope is disappointed by her new parrot, so she insults him rudely. The parrot gets the last word when he repeats her words to the rich prince whom she wishes to marry.
• The Red Wolf by Margaret Shannon. (2002) Ages 3-8
  Princess Roselupin’s father locks her in a tower to protect her. When she receives a box filled with magical yarn, Roselupin knits a red wolf suit (not unlike Max’s monster suit) and escapes.
• The Trailer Park Princesses by Pete Marlowe, illus. by Leanne Franson. (2000) Ages 4-8
  Two princesses wind up in a trailer park—but they may not be the only displaced royalty around.
• Tumble Tower by Anne Tyler, illus. by Mitra Modarressi. (1993) Ages 4-8
  Princess Molly is messy-even her bed is “all lumpy and knobby with half-finished books.” A flood forces the neatnik royal family up to Molly’s tower, where they reconsider their ways.

You can download the booklist as a pdf.