The month of September so quickly disappeared and I can't believe that Halloween is approaching. Today, I discovered a princess book. However, this is not your typical princess book. I think it has a Princess appeal for both girls and boys.
Princess Hyacinth (the Suprising Tale of a Girl who Floated) by Florence Parry Heide is the perfect read-aloud for October. Princess Hyacinth has a unique problem. She floats up in the air unless she is attached to something. Her princess gown has golden weights sewn to the hem and her socks have diamond pebbles on the top. Her crown has the heaviest jewels and a strap to keep it on. Once she takes her royal outfit off she floats in her royal underwear. She can't go outside because she might float away, so she watches the children from the window. She becomes friend with Boy and he waves to her each day. He paints a gold crown on his kite in honor of the Princess.
The princess however, decides one day that she needs a new adventure and heads to the park. This leads to a very exciting balloon adventure and rescue by her friend Boy and his kite. This ends her boredom forever.
This is a great imaginative story for every child that ever dreamed of floating in the air. The famous Lane Smith adds wonderful drawings that complient the story and add the magic of a royal family.
