About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to push back against gender stereotypes or when they are begging for a pet they aren't quite ready to handle. Princess Florizella is the antithesis of a damsel in distress: she is practical, muddy, and fiercely independent. When she finds four orphaned wolf cubs in the forest, she decides to raise them herself, leading to a humorous and heartwarming lesson in responsibility. This charming chapter book is perfect for second to fourth graders who appreciate a subverted fairy tale. It balances the whimsy of a palace setting with the grounded reality of what it means to care for a living creature, even when it gets messy or difficult. It is an empowering choice for children who need to see that kindness and bravery go hand in hand with getting one's hands dirty.
