• Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Community
  • Books
    • Books for Children by Age
    • Book Lists
    • Holiday Books and Activities
  • Reading Ideas
    • Babies
    • Toddlers
    • Preschoolers
    • Kindergarteners & Early Elementary
  • Writing Ideas
  • Parental Involvement: Building Partnerships
  • Start Here!
    • WELCOME TO THE GROWING BOOK BY BOOK COMMUNITY
    • Subscribe
    • Contact
    • FAQ
      • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Shop
  • Home
  • Book Lists
    • Books for Children by Age
    • Book Lists
    • Holiday Books and Activities
  • Book Activities
  • Early Literacy
    • Alphabet Activities
    • Circle Time Activities
    • Phonological Awareness Activities

Growing Book by Book

  • Family Involvement
    • Start a Family Dinner Book Club
  • Start Here
  • Store
discovering with babies playing with toddlers exploring with preschoolers building with beginning readers

Bring joy and play into children's lives through books.

Yes, please!
Home » All categories » Princess Books for Kids

Princess Books for Kids

June 28, 2021 •

Sharing is caring!

155 shares
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
picture books about princesses

I’ll be honest. Traditional princess stories have never done much for me. I’ve never been a fan of the helpless princess and the prince who has to come to her rescue. And, I turn my nose up at bratty spoiled princess stereotypes. But…there are so many good princess books for kids out there that are empowering and inspiring. So, let’s wave the magic wand and get to them.

Princess Books for Children

Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

the paperbag princess

The Paperbag Princess by Robert Munsch was one of the first books that I can think of where the princesses do the rescuing.  It’s been in print for generations for good reason.

Princesses Can Fix It!

Princesses can build and princes can sew in Princesses Can Fix It! by Tracy Marchini.  The king has an alligator and the princesses know how to fix it.  But, the king doesn’t think the princesses can.  Well, they will show him.

Princess Truly in Princess Truly: I Am Truly

Brave, bright, and beautiful are all characteristics of Princess Truly in Princess Truly: I Am Truly by Kelly Greenawalt.  This is an affirming book that you can do anything and be anything you want to be.  There is now a Princess Truly series.

The Princess and the Pony

The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton is the story of Princess Pinecone who requests a strong warrior horse for her birthday.  What she receives is a chubby small pony.  Though her gift isn’t what she expected, her pony comes in handy on the day he is truly needed.

Dangerously Ever After

Dangerously Ever After by Dashka Slater is the story of a princess who loves flowers.  You know the kind that is spikey, prickly, putrid-smelling, all things foul.  In fact, when a neighboring prince brings her roses, she quickly puts them in the vase with the thorns poking out for display.  But, what do you do with smelly noses?

The Storytelling Princess by Rafe Martin is the story of a princess who refuses an arranged marriage.  She will choose her own prince.  The princess enters a storytelling contest and wins more than she was expecting.

The Princess Knight by Kerstin Meyer is the story of a king who raises his daughter just like his sons.  But, on her 16th birthday, the king declares that someone will take her hand in marriage.  But, the princess is determined to take matters into her own hands.  She will not be the prize in a match.  And, she does!

The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea

A princess can help you fall asleep in The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea by Susan Verde. We all know a restful night’s sleep is important. But, what do you do if you can’t fall asleep? One princess is about to learn some strategies.

The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation

The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation by Shannon Hale is part adventure and part pure imagination.  In this book, Princess Magnolia decides to take a break from keeping monsters away from the goats.  But, when she arrives at the beach, is she truly off monster duty? The Princess in Black is part of a early chapter book series.

Printable Book List of Princess Books

Grab a printable book list of the books shared above.

Enjoy reading these princess books with your children.

Did you get your free list of Books Kids Will Beg You to Read?

Get It

Sharing is caring!

155 shares
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Filed Under: All categories, Book Lists

About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

What can we help you find?

Subscribe to Growing Book by Book

lead magnet for growing book bybook
Welcome to Growing Book by Book!  Learn about the creator, Jodie Rodriguez.

Find More

alphabet activities
book lists for children
circle time button

Set Up for Circle Time Success

month by month circle time songs


Copyright ©2025, Growing Book by Book. All Rights Reserved. Custom design by Pixel Me Designs | Privacy Policy