Sunday, December 8, 2013

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace by Catherine Hapka-ESSENTIAL


Hapka, Catherine, ill. By Grace Lee. Sofia the First: The Floating Palace. Pgs. 30. Disney Hyperion, 2013. $15.99. PICTURE BOOK.

When Sofia and her royal family go on vacation to Merroway Cover, they never expected to meet any mermaids. When Sofia saves a mermaid, however, things get a little dicey. Oona, the mermaid she saves, mother is the queen of the mermaids and is against humans. After Oona gets kidnapped by a sea monster, the queen threatens to destroy the royal floating palace. Can Sofia find a way to save her new friend and her family before it’s too late?

A cute picture book perfect for young princess fans. The illustrations are colorful and complement the text well. The story is simple, but engaging enough for younger kids to enjoy A great read aloud addition to any collection. PreK, EL (K-3). ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

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