Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon and Dean Hale-ESSENTIAL

Hale, Shannon and Hale, Dean, Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party.  Pgs. 96. Candlewick Press, 2015. EARLY READER

Princess Magnolia is throwing herself the perfect Princess birthday party, but the monsters aren’t behaving. As guests arrive, she has to dash off. As party events unfold, she keeps having to go fight crime and not enjoy her party. As parts of her costume keep missing, she gets more and more frustrated. Will Magnolia find a way to get back to her party and enjoy it?

The pictures are vivid and colorful. The characters are fun and easy to follow. Young superhero and princess fans alike will enjoy this fun, easy read and want to read the others in the series.

EL (K-3). ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.