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pumpkinmom
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Posted: Nov 22 2012 at 9:50pm \| IP Logged

She is three and loves Disney princess stuff. I want to get her a book or two for Christmas, but avoid Disney stuff. Any ideas for pictures books for a 3 year old princess lover?

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Posted: Nov 22 2012 at 11:58pm \| IP Logged

There are some nice picture book versions of the princess stories - not Disney-ized.

Jan Brett has a really nice Beauty and the Beast more closely aligned with the fairy tale. Love the clues/story in the borders - which is classic Brett.

Cinderella by Kinuko Y. Craft
Cinderella by Marcia Brown
The Sleeping Beauty by Jane Yolen
Rapunzul by Paul O. Zelinsky

About a king but does feature the princess, too.
King Midas and the Golden Touch by Charlotte Craft

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Posted: Nov 23 2012 at 6:01am \| IP Logged

Well, not princess, but I think the Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka books are sweet and "girly"

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Posted: Nov 23 2012 at 7:36am \| IP Logged

Does she have a favorite princess? Perhaps you could find a non-Disney version of the book. I know there are many "Cinderella" stories from around the world (Amazon has a list). Perhaps they have some for other princesses too.
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Posted: Nov 23 2012 at 1:38pm \| IP Logged

Well if you're weaning her off Disney, what about a Fancy Nancy book? Whilst I'm not immediately drawn to her books I did appreciate the manners one.

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Posted: Nov 23 2012 at 7:49pm \| IP Logged

These suggestions were helpful. Thank you!

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