Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? - Do Princesses

Marc Notes: When a little girl asks her mother about princesses, she learns that they are much like herself. Brief Description: Every inquisitive little girl wonders what it is really like to be a genuine princess. At the heart of Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? lives an energetic, spirited, and contemporary child who has lots of important questions for her mom. Do princesses ride tricycles, climb trees, do chores, or have to eat the crusts of their bread? The mother's voice is timelessly reassuring as she answers her daughter's questions and advises her that being like a princess has to do with what we are on the inside. This heart-warming book offers a gentle lesson about self-acceptance, and will inspire children to follow their dreams and leave their own mark on the world. Publisher Marketing: A girl asks her mother copious questions in this tale that encourages readers to follow their dreams. Review Citations:

School Library Journal 08/01/2003 pg. 125 (EAN 9780873588287, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Coyle, Carmela LaVigna Carmela LaVigna Coyle, author of the popular Do Princess book series, is super pleased about her latest book for boys and girls alike. Her son Nick, with his fearless plush shark, Swimmy, was always creating something adventurous out of cardboard. She recalls, "And off we'd go, saving the world inside Nick's 'hi-tech' spaceships and submarines." Now, she's hoping children everywhere will discover that being a super hero may not be all that far-reaching after all. She lives in Denver, Colorado. Visit her website at www.carmelacoyle.com. Contributor Bio:  Gordon, Mike Gordon was born in England. He attended Rochdale College of Art, but became an engineer. In 1983 he switched his career to freelance illustrator. Since then he has illustrated many children's books.