The Princess and the Shoe
Princess Jasmine can't WAIT to prove that there's more to princesses than pretty dresses and waiting around for a prince. She's entered a race and she wants to WIN!
But will Jasmine run fast enough to make it back in time for her Big Birthday Ball? Maybe her Fairy Godmother's gift of magic trainers will help? Or perhaps Jasmine just needs to believe in herself?
A modern fairy tale about self-belief, resilience and determination.
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About this book
An empowering, rhyming book with a diverse range of characters including a strong, determined, black female hero.
A princess called Jasmine lived far, far away
With two lovely stepsisters, Gracie and Faye.
But unlike SOME girls who love ribbons and bows
She hated long dresses and other smart clothes.
Oh dear, Jasmine sighed. "Why is life so unfair?
I just want to run with the wind in my hair.
But look! What's this poster taped onto the wall?
NEXT SUNDAY! Cross Country Race.
Open to All!"
This book is about following your dreams, even if they are not the same as everyone else's. And of how those dreams can come true if you are prepared to work for them.
Some things in life come easily, but BIG dreams require a little more work and commitment. Princess Jasmine demonstrates to children that their hopes, wishes and dreams are IMPORTANT and that they CAN achieve their goals with a bit of with grit and determination - and encouragement from others.
With strong messages of female empowerment , a blended family with kind stepsisters, and fabulous Afro-Caribbean fairy godmother, this is a modern twist on the traditional Cinderella tale with a much happier ending!
Every Nosy Crow story comes with a FREE Audio reading. Just scan the QR code at the front of the book.
Illustrated by Sarah Warburton
Published by Nosy Crow 2019
ISBN: 978-1788003360
“Princesses certainly don’t need rescuing in these rhyming tales of feisty females”
“Jasmine and her Fairy Godmother are also awesome representation for Black females in literature. Jasmine is a black girl with natural hair who is a Princess in a European style kingdom which is wonderful to see.
This is one of my FAEvourite picture books this year because of the awesome messages within. I think every child deserves to read about Jasmine and so do many grown ups too.”
“I read the princess and the shoe to my 4 yo daughter yesterday and I just wanted to say what a fantastic story you created. Bravo! I have never enjoyed a children’s book so much and Rose was thrilled with it!”
“This is a fantastic picture book that turns old fashioned stereotypes on their head. Perfect for both girls and boys this delightful rhyming story is a gorgeous read with beautiful illustrations and a very important message: A Princess can be just as adventurous as a Prince!”
“As always Caryl’s faultless rhyming narrative slides off the tongue making it a joy to read aloud, while Sarah’s scenes are sheer delight, brilliantly expressive and full of sparkle without the need for any added glitter or foil adornment.
A deliciously different Cinderella tale.”
“Jasmine shows children that they are capable of anything if they believe in themselves and that they should never listen to anyone who says otherwise.
Caryl Hart is a superstar as far as I’m concerned.”
The Princesses Series
Feisty princesses who solve their own problems are the stars of these modern twists on traditional fairy tales.
Built on strong values of kindness, empathy, understanding and tolerance, these stories are lead by empowered female characters who solve their own problems - and everybody else’s!
Not just for girls, these books bust gender stereotyping, feature a diverse range of characters and bring a fresh and contemporary perspective to some of our best loved fairy tales.
Perfect for little princes and princesses and their grown-ups!
Illustrated by Sarah Warburton
