P Is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Alphabets) (Hardcover)

by Steven L. Layne (Author), Deborah Dover Layne (Author), Robert Papp (Author), Lisa Papp (Author)

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Product Description
Snow White had her Prince Charming and Victoria had her Albert. Who really knows how grand the Duke of York was? P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet gives an enchanting A to Z tour of the world of kings, queens, and the stories behind the thrones. Monarchs real (Princesses Diana and Grace) and make-believe (Aurora and Cinderella) are examined, along with their accompanying legends and histories. Topics include castles, crown jewels, ladies-in-waiting, and that most anticipated of all royal occasionsthe grand ball!

About the Author
Steven L. Layne is a faculty member in the Department of Education at Judson College in Elgin, Illinois, where he teaches courses in children's and adolescent literature and reading pedagogy. He also serves as a literacy consultant, motivational speaker and featured children's author, both in and outside the United States. Steve's work has been recognized with national awards for outstanding work and contributions in the fields of both educational research and teaching. In addition, he is the author of a wide variety of award-winning picture books, young adult novels and gift books. He lives with his wife, Deborah; children, Grayson, Victoria and Jackson; and dog, Snickers, in St. Charles, Illinois.

Born and raised in Iowa and Nebraska, Lisa Papp attended Iowa State University College of Design for one year, and studied three more years at Du Cret School for the Arts in New Jersey where she won numerous awards for her watercolor paintings. “I am lucky to illustrate. It gives me a chance to dream and see it come to life. Nature has always been a friend to me and continues to be one of my best inspirers.” Lisa currently resides in historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with her artist husband, Rob, and their whimsical cat, Taffy.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (May 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585363065
• ISBN-13: 978-1585363063
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #276,735 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars It's okay, April 20, 2008

By	Reader - See all my reviews

My 3 yo likes this book. As the person who has to read it, I find the rhymes are clunky and I thought the subject choices for some of the alphabet letters were odd. The art on any given page is nice but the style changes from page to page (one page will be cartoonish, one page a sketch, one page photo-realistic) and I personally enjoy seeing the development of one style of illustration through a book. The end result of the forced rhymes and varying styles of illustration is that the book is noncohesive and feels like it was developed one page at a time and then thrown together.

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical picture book and historical information good for all ages!, September 11, 2008

By	Andrea L. Polk (Southern Oregon) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I was truly surprised by this book! The illustrations are magnificent. Several actually look like photographs. Princesses Diana, Elizabeth and others are represented, but also royal terminology and information on lesser known rulers. This book looks like a child's book, but as I read this with my 10 year old daughter, I became very interested and learned many royalty-related terms and facts about royals including Ivan IV of Russia! (Yes, he's the 'zsar' in the book.)

Don't hesitate to pick up this book for a child up to 12 years old, or anyone who enjoys beautiful illustrations and learning new facts. Note: this book is also an AR book of 7.0, earning 1pt. (This means that if your child is involved in this school reading program, they would need a 7th grade reading level to read it and take a test on it.)

I loved it so much I'm off to buy more to give as gifts!

5.0 out of 5 stars Love P is for Princess, January 11, 2008

By	T. Lovell - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A great book to read to your little princess - You can read one page at a time or a bunch at once! The illustrations are great, and it includes interesting historical facts as well.