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The Gypsy Princess

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This is a cute story about a little gypsy named Cinnamon who is free-spirited and fun. She can play musical instruments and dance with bears, but what Cinnamon has always wanted is to see what it's like to be a real princess. One day her wish is answered when a princess comes to get her fortune told by Cinnamon. The princess is so entertained by Cinnamon that she invites her to come live in the palace. Cinnamon goes to live at the palace obviously and delights in the fancy dresses and parties, but after a while she starts to feel sad and misses the freedom she had as a gypsy. The princess soon tires of her and gets new companions and the gypsy girl starts to feel very homesick. So one day instead of letting the maid dress and fuss over her, she leaves the palace in search of her home. She finds the bear she used to dance with and takes down her hair hoping he'll recognize her, and of course he does and they begin to dance.

This is a great story for young girls because, especially for the 'girly' girls, being a princess is such a big deal. They dress up as princesses, obsess over Disney princesses, and want so badly to be a princess themselves, and it's good to let them explore that part of their imagination. It is also important to let them see or realize the goodness in themselves that they may not necessarily need to be a princess to be great, though playing can be fun.

I'm currently a Junior in High School and I've been singing the song in the book for the past week. I haven't read it since 2nd grade! I loved this story then and I love it now. It's a terrific story with wonderful illustrations. I'll never forget Cinnamon and how much she reminded me of, well, me.

I really liked this book. The Illustrations are very intracate and beautiful, and it has a good, strong story line. It's also a very advanced chapter book, more so for grade 3ers than grade 1ers.

All of Ms. Gilman's book as excellent and this is no exception. If your little girl is princess crazy like mine, this book shows that being who you are is sometimes better than being a princess. The illustrations and language are beautiful, and the story is both thoughtful and fun. A great book to read to younger children.