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Sophie is a Chinese-American girl who wants more than anything to be a princess and own an expensive princess dress. But, when her mother says they can’t afford it, she decides she’s going to earn the money herself by starting a boba tea stand.

But are princesses really defined by their fancy dresses, or by the compassion she shows to others?

Please note: I was provided this copy via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)

This was such a sweet little picture book about a young girl who wants to be a princess. While there was no Christian faith content in this book (because I’m a Christian, I definitely noticed a lot of themes that I thought could teach some great Biblical lessons, so maybe those would make an interesting conversation for parents and daughters), it was still a very positive message about the things that matter in life, and what really makes someone a princess.

Our main girl, Sophie, was such a wonderful character. I loved the fact that she stood up for her friends when they were dealing with prejudice from other kids, and she overcame obstacles to reach her goals. And that ending… oh, it was so sweet! Honestly, I couldn’t imagine a better way to wrap this story up.

The art style was adorable, and I loved watching as the story played out. The diversity in characters and the different personalities were really cute to see. Honestly, I would recommend this book to any young girl who ever dreamed of being a princess.

The content in this book was minimal– some bullying and prejudice, but overall, it was handled very well. I loved the way the story unfolded, and how the characters learned so much.

I would definitely recommend this book to young readers, princesses, or lovers of boba tea!

EMOJI REVIEW!

• 🧸 picture book
• 🏠 cultural diversity representation
• 👑 a story for all princesses
• 🧋 boba tea!!!
• ❤ great compassion and friendship

I really enjoyed this one! As someone who grew up reading children’s books about princesses, I loved this one! What are your favorite childhood books?