Except he wasn't lonesome at all! He loved being in the middle of all the huge personalities our house harboured and the only thing he hated about having three daughters was having people ask him if he was disappointed to have three daughters.
He was our stay-at-home parent and curated a selection of TV shows, movies, and (of course!) books that included kick-ass female characters. He sat through more episodes of Sailor Moon than possibly anyone on the planet and I'm sure he still knows every word of the entire "Jillian Jiggs" series.
Still, despite the best efforts of both my parents (and all the other parents of amazing little girls out there) it can sometimes be hard to find books that provide strong female role models.
Which is what makes this book so wonderful:
It's silly, heart-warming, and inspirational. It's fun, smart, and beautiful. The illustrations are top-notch and you'll love reading it just as much as your little ones. It's not a book for girls, because everyone could (and should!) enjoy it, but it's a book that's important for girls, because it explores the idea of being a Princess in a way that deviates from fluffy dresses and handsome princes.
Buy it and read it with your little Princesses & Princes. I promise it's worth it.
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