A Book By Any Other Name…
Happy Monday folks! In honor of the new job I’m starting today, I bring you a new game. Each week I will choose a word, then you all should give me book titles containing that word. (This game is actually inspired by one that I used to play with my friend Dan at my old job, only we did it with songs.) I’m thinking that we could end up with some pretty comprehensive lists. What do you say? Ready to give it a try?
Today’s Word is: Princess
I Say:
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert N. Munsch and Michael Martchenko
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Princess and Curdie by George Macdonald
The Princess and the Goblin by George Macdonald
The Princess and the Pauper by Kate Brian
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
You Say: …
new game, The Princess Diaries, Meg Cabot, The Paper Bag Princess, Robert N. Munsch, Michael Martchenko, The Princess Bride, William Goldman, The Princess and Curdie, George Macdonald, The Princess and the Goblin, The Princess and the Pauper, Kate Brian, A Little Princess, Frances Hodgson Burnett
February 26th, 2007 at 5:31 am
Much congrats on your new job which starts today! To honor this special event, I’d have to contribute “Princess Academy” by Shannon Hale. The protagonist is small in size and much of the central theme addresses her work in the quarry. The tome is generally humorous but relates a tale of a young lady leaving her home and familiar surroundings to pursue a new education of sorts. While our hero does not share you love of Dr. Who, silly socks and all things Griffendore, the pluck she demonostrates clearly reminds me of your teeny tiny hands librarian hands with which you pound out an abundance of mirth and wealth of book knowledge. Best wishes as you zoon to your own new “academy” along your now much shorter path to new hills to climb. I raise my tea pinky to you.
February 26th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Oooh. I just found another must-see. The Princess Book: Every girl can be a pricess–with princess parties, recipes, costumes, and more! written by Mallory Loehr and every so beautifully illustrated by Jan Palmer (1996). If you have need to plan a Sleeping Beauty Slumber Party or create a Little Princess Hideaway, this book is your ticket. I particularly liked the African Princess Finery for creative tye-die and the Moon Kimono and Sash directions in the Moon Princess Magic chapter. Check out those Russian Cinderella Fur Slippers!
Chris
February 26th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Congratulations! The Counterfeit Princess by Jane Resh Thomas.
February 28th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
I own the Princess Book, Chris. (I know, no great Surprise)
Thanks Jamie!
Okay we ended up with a total of 10? (checks math). I think that’s right.
Yea Us!
March 1st, 2007 at 9:45 pm
My copy of A Little Princess was so read that it lost its cover somewhere along the way….
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Princess Prunela and the Purple Peanut
by Margaret Atwood
Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and this book reminds me of his wonderful rhythms and ryhmes: “Princess Prunella lived in a pink palace with her pinheaded parents, Princess Patty and Prince Peter, her three plump pussycats Patience, Prue and Pringle, and her puppydog Pug.” Whatever will the pompous princess do when a purple peanut grows on her nose?
Chris
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:58 pm
I loved A Little Princess, Farley. Good choice!
I’ve never read Princess Prunela, though, Chris.
March 3rd, 2007 at 9:12 pm
The Princess and the Pea, originally by Hans C. Andersen, but adapted by several authors of children’s books. Also, The Frog Princess, which is a title used by a few authors, including E.D. Baker (I think).
I had to respond to this one. Thanks for mentioning me. Hope the new job’s working out well.
Dan
March 4th, 2007 at 12:45 am
Of course I mentioned you, Dan, this was inspired by our song thing. So far, it doesn’t look like anyone sings at the new place. Sigh. Thanks for adding to the list. Stand by for for the next one on Monday.