Princesses Break Free by Timothy Knapman - ISBN: 9781529507874
Paperback
Bored princesses ditch rescuing, rewrite their own fairytale endings.

Princesses Break Free

A fun-filled adventure for children aged 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 that celebrates strong princesses who can do anything

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  • Paperback

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    5 January 2023

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Summary

“An exuberant celebration of breaking away from expectations and gender stereotypes […] full of character, colour and fun.”

A fun, wild adventure challenging the stereotypical image of the poised, preened damsel; this princess takes life into her own hands without waiting around for anybody else.

We begin our story in a fairy tale world like any other – princesses in distress are rescued by valiant and dashing princes and live happily ever after. But for Tilly…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529507874
ISBN-10:1529507871
Author:Timothy Knapman, Jenny Løvlie
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Imprint:Walker Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:5 January 2023
Weight:200g
Dimensions:6mm x 206mm x 298mm
Series:The Norendy Tales
Audience Age:3-7
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A4
Princesses Break Free by Timothy Knapman - ISBN: 9781529507874
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Critics Review

Featured in the Bookseller children’s previews for January 2023 * The Bookseller *
Much of the joy in this effervescent story lies in the wonderfully detailed and humourous illustrations. […] Readers from 5 or 6 upwards will enjoy sharing this book and revisiting the pictures to find new treasures every time. * English 4-11 *

About The Author

Timothy Knapman

Timothy Knapman is a children’s writer, lyricist and playwright. His children’s books have been translated into many different languages and include Soon, illustrated by Patrick Benson, Time Now to Dream, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, Can’t Catch Me, illustrated by Simona Ciraolo, and Follow the Track all the Way Back, illustrated by Ben Mantle. Timothy’s titles are often featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. He lives in Surrey. Find him on Instagram as @TimothyKnapman.

Jenny Løvlie is inspired by the wild Scandinavian landscapes of Norway where she grew up. Jenny brings her Scandi chic sensibility to her intricately imagined illustrations with their ice-cream colour palette. Her picture book, The Girls by Lauren Ace won the Waterstones Book Prize for the Best Illustrated Book in 2019. She has also illustrated In My Heart by Mackenzie Porter and the Kitty series by Paula Harrison. Princesses Break Free is her first Walker book. Jenny lives in south west London. Find her on Instagram @lovlieillustration and Twitter @jennylovlie.

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