Princess for a Day

by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

When make-believe Princess Jessica throws a royal ball, she delivers invitations to her loyal subjects, picks out her best ball gown, and even loses her slipper. If only her sister wasn't such a royal pain!

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1998

About the author

Maryann Cocca-Leffler of NH, is the Author and Illustrator of over
60 books for children. Maryann’s book, Janine (2015) and its new sequel, Janine and the Field Day Finish (2016), were inspired by her daughter, Janine. Together they have developed a corresponding website, www.janinesparty.com with a mission to help change public perception of children with disabilities. Other books include, A Homemade Together Christmas, Bus Route to Boston and Bravery Soup.
Now a playwright, Maryann wrote a play based on her Princess KIM books. Princess K.I.M. The Musical won a National New Play Festival in 2012 and has had sold out performances on the East and West coasts. Princess K.I.M. The Musical is now represented by Stagerights.com, a licensing agency in LA to bring the play National.

Maryann grew up in the Boston area (read Bus Route To Boston!) and attended Massachusetts College of Art and Design where she received a BFA in Illustration. Her very first book, Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ written by Eileen Spinelli, was published in 1982 and has been re-released in 2015 as a classic. When not in her studio, Maryann is traveling, visiting schools and attending her play.

If you are interested in a school visit, please check out the VISITS link on my website:
www.MaryannCoccaLeffler.com
www.JaninesParty.com
www.PrincessKimTheMusical.com

Reviews

[Jc · Rating 3 out of 5]

The power of imagination can be very strong for young learners.

[Ruiqi Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite children's books when I was little.

[Sarah A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun book. It starts by telling of all the other things Jessica has pretended to be the day before including an astronaut and non-traditional female roles. Then she decides to be a princess and talks about all the things a princess must wear and must do - letting us see that even princesses have to work! She hosts a royal ball and it's a lot of work but good fun.
The ending is delightful to my daughter and ok by me although I know some other parents will object to it - as she gets to wear her princess attire out to a meal.
This is gentle and fun and very realistic in some respects and shows the broader issues than many princess dress up books. We enjoyed it.

[Sandie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter loved this book and I thought it was really cute, too! Its just real fun and simple to read, short enough for little attention spans and full of imagination. I am sure my daughter will check it out again and again from the library. Recommended reading for all little princesses!!

[Anthony Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was a good book like the ending

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. My daughter liked it a lot.