About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels the weight of perfectionism or struggles with not fitting a specific social mold. It is the perfect antidote for a child who feels 'plain' or 'different' in a world that prizes conventional beauty and status. The story follows Princess Amy, who is 'cursed' with being ordinary. Instead of a fairy tale life of gowns and balls, she chooses a path of independence, finding joy in nature and hard work as a kitchen maid. This classic chapter book explores themes of self-confidence, the courage to be oneself, and the discovery that 'ordinary' can actually be extraordinary. It is an ideal choice for middle-grade readers who are beginning to navigate their own identities. Parents will appreciate the gentle humor and the way it subverts traditional fairy tale tropes to celebrate authenticity over appearances.
