About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities or is struggling to adjust to a demanding younger sibling. It is an ideal choice for the child who prides themselves on being tough and independent but suddenly finds that patience and caretaking are much harder than they look. The story follows the unconventional Princess Smartypants as she navigates the chaos of ruling a kingdom and managing a headstrong baby who refuses to follow her rules. While the setting is a wacky fantasy land, the emotional core focuses on the frustration of losing control and the resilience needed to handle a 'tiny terror.' It serves as a humorous, normalizing tool for children aged 4 to 8 who are learning that even the most capable people have moments where they feel out of their depth. Parents will appreciate how it uses absurdist humor to validate the very real feelings of exhaustion and anger that can come with family transitions or big kid expectations.
