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The reason this book has been historically banned are atrocious. This is a classic story of a princess who saves not just herself, but the prince as well. The problem, for this reader, is that the prince is a narcissistic A55#013 who cannot see beyond the vain. He tells the princess, who just saved him, that a paper bag is a horrible thing to wear and to come back when better dressed. As a woman, I stand behind ⬇
LibrarianRyan this princess kicking that horrible prince to the curb. And that is why this book is banned. I thought it would be for the nearly naked illustration, but no, because it subverts gender norms. Because the princess is the savior, and wont kowtow to the prince. UGGGHHH. I love this book. This book should not be banned, it should be celebrated. It is a classic for a reason and will be loved by generations to come. 2y
Bookzombie I love this book too. I read in the anniversary edition, I think, that originally the princess punched the prince but that changed before publication. Part of me wants that version, hehe. 2y
LibrarianRyan @Bookzombie I'll have to work. This was an older copy before the anniversary. But off to ILL i go! 2y
darklydreaming I love this book too! They have abridged board books for Robert Munsch classics and my Toddler loves them too. Also, not to brag (or maybe I am? Lol!) I was the Paper Bag Princess while Robert Munsch recited the story live. It was sooo cool! He‘s an interesting character…. (edited) 2y
Lcsmcat My girls (now grown) loved this book! 2y
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