This fairy tale breaks the traditional mold and shows children how real life may turn out. In this book, a beautiful young girl, Elizabeth, is engaged to a prince, Ronald. They appear to be headed towards “happily ever after” until a dragon shows up, burns their castle, and kidnaps the prince. Elizabeth is left with nothing, but she does not whine or cry. She puts on a paper bag instead of clothes and goes to save her prince. Elizabeth tracks down the dragon and cleverly rescues her prince, but Ronald turns out to be very ungrateful. He bluntly tells Elizabeth that she does not look pretty wearing a paper bag with her hair not done. When Prince Ronald suggests that she leave and return when she looks like a princess, Elizabeth breaks off the engagement and leaves, for good. This story effectively teaches young girls that pretty clothes aren’t everything, and neither is having a boyfriend. It also teaches young boys to be respectful towards girls and that good character matters much more than fancy dresses.
Jessica, 1st grade teacher
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