Princess Palooza

PreS-K—Allen continues her princess-themed stories, and this time the girls take over the Princess Park where they jump rope, fancy dance, climb trees, swing, run, frolic, and overall have a fabulous time. A few wear jeans and baseball outfits, but there are enough imaginative dresses with fun colors and patterns paired with hats and wands to keep everyone happy. Clearly, being a girl has never been so much fun. Despite a few slightly awkward rhyming schemes, the text is light and playful. Digitally enhanced watercolor and pencil illustrations convey the joy of the Princess Palooza Party and the diversity of the youngsters. The final page states, "For Princesses are girls with great imagination," which is an excellent sentiment for all girls. Pair this title with Robert Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess or Kate Lum's Princesses Are Not Quitters! (Bloomsbury, 2003) for a perfect princess storytime.—Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH