About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is going through a phase of bossy demands, royal tantrums, or forgetting their 'pleases' and 'thank yous.' It provides a humorous, low-pressure way to discuss how our tone of voice and attitude affect the way others treat us. Kitty Princess believes the world owes her everything because she is cute, but her rudeness eventually leaves her literally wearing a dress made of old newspaper. It is a gentle reality check for the 'imperious' stage of early childhood. Through Kitty's comedic failures to get what she wants through shouting, children see the natural consequences of poor manners without feeling lectured. The book is perfect for ages 4 to 8, offering a vibrant and funny take on the fractured fairy tale genre. It helps parents bridge the gap between 'because I said so' and a deeper understanding of social reciprocity and kindness.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It deals with social exclusion and shame as natural consequences of behavior, rather than bullying. The resolution is hopeful but realistic: Kitty has to change her ways to change her outcome.
