Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?
At the heart of Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? lives an energetic and contemporary child who has a lot of important questions for mom. Do princesses ride tricycles, climb trees, or have to eat the crusts of their bread? The mother’s voice is timelessly reassuring as she advises her daughter that being like a princess has to do with what we are on the inside. This book offers a gentle glimpse into self-acceptance, and will inspire children to leave their own mark on the world. Yes, yes, yes! The answer is yes.
(And a little known secret… there’s a daisy crown on her head throughout most of the books!)
Illustrated by Mike Gordon and Carl Gordon
Rising Moon Books (Muddy Boots Books) Hardcover Picture book, plus other editions (ages 3-8)
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The Hiking Boot Princess comes to life, pixar-style, in this 45-second clip of a test piece for a film festival short, Do Princesses Get Butterflies? Oh my goodness. Turn up your speakers. The test clip is brought to you by Illustrator Mike Gordon and Screaming Pixels animator, Keith English.
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Reviews:
“Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? is truly a gift from the author and illustrators to the world of little girls…”—Bookieboo
“Humorous illustrations add charm, and for parents who have princesses of their own, the refreshing perspective on acceptable princess behavior is a godsend.”—Bloomsbury Review
“Whimsical color illustrations by Mike Gordon add a special vibrancy to this delightful and recommended ‘easy read’ by Carmela LaVigna Coyle”—Midwest Book Review
“The illustrations are colorful, sassy, and delightful. Children will be drawn to them and want to continue to turn the pages. Coyle has written a book that children will want to read again and again.”—Armchair Interviews
“I think (the book) has an important message for all little girls. The book is sweetly written with simple rhymes in a question & answer style. The illustrations do a wonderful job of capturing the little girl’s activities and moods.”—Macaroni Kid
“A fitting and perfect ending to a winning tale.” Highly recommended…”—Education Oasis