Princess Backwards

By: Jane Gray
Illustrated By: Liz Milkau
Pages:24
Publisher:Second Story Press
Themes:building empathy, princesses, fairytale stereotypes
Available:10/28/2002
Age Groups:Fiction Picture Book

Hardcover
9781896764641

$11.95

Princess Fred can’t get the hang of life in her kingdom where everything is in reverse. People call her “Princess Backwards” and despair at her clumsiness. One day the castle is threatened, and Princess Fred realizes her differences may save the day!

"Liz Milkau's illustrations cleverly reveal the ridiculousness of the 'normal' members of the kingdom, who do everything backwards."

– Children's Literature Newsletter

"Author Jane Gray, a teacher-librarian in British Columbia, has written a rhythmic story with excellent pacing that can be read out loud very well. And illustrator Liz Milkau brings a lively, bright style to this, her first children's book."

– Quill & Quire

"A lively picture book story creatively written by Jane Gray and energetically illustrated by Liz Milkau, Princess Backwards is a wonderfully entertaining and original addition to any personal, school, or community library picture book collection."

– Children's Bookwatch

"A cute story about being different... The vibrant illustrations by Liz Milkau help bring it to life."

– The Abbotsford Times

"Kids will have fun following the adventures of the poor princess who can't adapt to her backward world and family."

– Burnaby NOW

"Princess Backwards will delight children and adults with its illustrations and its fun story."

– George Bonavia, Books

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Book | 2003 | Commended