5 stars

I was beyond thrilled when I found out I won a copy of this book from This Book That Book. The Paper Bag Princess is one of my favorite books. It is such a simple story that is so splendidly told.

The 40th anniversary edition is absolutely beautiful, complete with a double-sided jacket with continuous cover art on the inside. There is A Note to Readers from Chelsea Clinton, a short article called, “Stand Up to Dragons” by Francesca Segal, and a wonderfully-written origin story written by Ann and Robert Munsch. All of these highlight Elizabeth’s strength and encourage us all to be a little more like her.

I love the large pages of this hardcover edition, which create a lovely canvas for the fantastic illustrations. This is such an amazing story and a phenomenal edition. A perfect book for children of all ages. I am so happy to add this treasured classic to my collection.

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