Books like I Want to Be (A Little Princess Story) by Tony Ross
In "I Want to Be (A Little Princess Story)", Tony Ross turns a simple curiosity into a charming journey. The young princess asks many people how to grow up, each answer adding humor and insight. Through rhyme, friendship, and family moments, readers see how imagination and kindness shape a child’s path to maturity. This Junior Fiction picture book celebrates growth, friendship, and the magic of a princess’s perspective in a bright, engaging format.
First publish date: August 6, 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tony Ross
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