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PreS-Gr 2 Unless weighed down by her jewel-encrusted crown, diamond-embedded socks, or tied to her chair, Princess Hyacinth floats. Her days, encumbered as she is, are spent watching other children play in the Palace Grounds. Sometimes, Boy, whose kite is decorated with a golden crown in the Princess's honor, stops by her window to say hello. One day, in want of some adventure, Princess Hyacinth dons her heavy robe and crown and determinedly heads to the park. After convincing the Balloon Man to tie a string to her ankle, she sheds her clothes down ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Given the creative talents involved (Molly Leach is credited with the book design), it's not at all surprising that this frothy book works, and on its own terms. The story itself is slender: a princess floats if not weighed down; one day she accidentally floats up into the sky, where she has the "most fun she had ever had in her whole life"; rescued by her friend Boy's kite, she happily determines to head skyward every day. Heide hasn't lost that Treehorn tou...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In this frothy book, a princess takes flight if not weighed down. One day she accidentally floats up into the sky--then happily determine...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The fanciful premise will instantly catch children’s attention. The art combines cartoon-like characters with textured backgrounds. It draws readers...Log In or Sign Up to Read More