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The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
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bookshelves: bage-children, classic, genre-fantasy, myth-folktale-fable, women, z-robert-munsch, wordsmith, 1980

Why have I never heard of Robert Munsch before? This is from 1980 and it's serious girl power. This princess is in love with the prince. She learns quickly he's not worth her love and she MOVES on. I mean this is revolutionary. All girls need to grow up reading this story. It is fantastic. Robert is on my list of authors to read so I will be going through his books.

This was a fantastic story. The kids enjoyed it too with dragons and princesses. I like this princess, she has worth.

This is my bailiwick. I adore this story.
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Reading Progress

April 19, 2018 – Started Reading
April 19, 2018 – Shelved
April 19, 2018 – Shelved as: bage-children
April 19, 2018 – Shelved as: classic
April 19, 2018 – Shelved as: genre-fantasy
April 19, 2018 – Shelved as: myth-folktale-fable
April 19, 2018 – Shelved as: women
April 19, 2018 – Shelved as: z-robert-munsch
April 19, 2018 – Shelved as: wordsmith
April 19, 2018 – Finished Reading
January 19, 2020 – Shelved as: 1980

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message 1: by Allison ༻hikes the bookwoods༺ (new) - added it
Apr 20, 2018 04:02AM

Allison ༻hikes the bookwoods༺ Robert Munsch books are essentials on any Canadian kid’s bookshelves! He’s a very famous guy here, but I think he may originally be from the US. I dare say, you would have trouble finding a new mother who hasn’t been gifted Love You Forever.


message 2: by Calista (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 20, 2018 05:44AM

Calista Allison ༻hikes the bookwoods༺ wrote: "Robert Munsch books are essentials on any Canadian kid’s bookshelves! He’s a very famous guy here, but I think he may originally be from the US. I dare say, you would have trouble finding a new mot..."

Hey Allison. Thank you so much for sharing with me. I did read his bio and he grew up in the states. I have seen the cover of Love you Forever and never read it. I think he is a treasure and Canada is lucky to have him. I will be checking more into his work. Thanks for speaking up.


message 3: by Talie (new)
Apr 20, 2018 05:06PM

Talie Hawkins Love love love! We listen to him and read his books in class all the time!


message 4: by Calista (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 20, 2018 11:24PM

Calista Talie wrote: "Love love love! We listen to him and read his books in class all the time!"

I'm a convert. I think he is great too. Thanks for chiming in.


message 5: by Rebecca (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 15, 2018 05:56AM

Rebecca I now Robert Munich is popular


message 6: by Calista (new) - rated it 4 stars
Feb 24, 2019 07:19AM

Calista Rebecca wrote: "I now Robert Munich is popular"

He has sold a ton of books. I think this is one of the better stories he has written. It made me a fan of his.


message 7: by Cara (new)
Mar 22, 2020 11:14PM

Cara i love it


message 8: by Calista (new) - rated it 4 stars
Feb 24, 2021 04:53PM

Calista Cara wrote: "i love it"

Cara, it's a great story! I love it too.


message 9: by Georgina (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 03, 2023 02:06AM

Georgina Warren Many princess stories emphasize conquering your fears and overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams. But sometimes people will disappoint you and it's important to help children learn how to manage disappointment and failure. This princess decides that even if the prince she tried to save wasn't as charming as she believed, she can still be happy, paper bag and all. Maybe the producers at Disney should consider this story for an adaptation. A strong empowered princess doesn't need to win every challenge, she also needs to be strong enough to move on from a loss.


message 10: by Calista (new) - rated it 4 stars
May 28, 2023 03:21PM

Calista Georgina wrote: "Many princess stories emphasize conquering your fears and overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams. But sometimes people will disappoint you and it's important to help children learn how to mana..."

Georgina - yes, this would make a fun short story princess film. It could be 30 minutes and it would be wonderful with the correct team behind it. Great idea. I love it!!!


message 11: by Jan (new)
Dec 09, 2023 03:06AM

Jan Z I have purchased this book for many little girls as gifts.


message 12: by Calista (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 09, 2023 06:48PM

Calista Jan wrote: "I have purchased this book for many little girls as gifts."

Hey Jan. Excellent. Every little girl should read this book.


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