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The Different Princess
A contemporary interpretation of the fairy tales, The Different Princess conveys the message of equality despite the race, gender and appearance.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2021
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About the author
Jeta Vojkollari
60 books5 followersJeta Vojkollari is a novelist, screenwriter and lyricist.
She was born and raised in Tirana, Albania. Jeta has won awards for several song lyrics, two of which became hits.
After the successful release of the English version of The Devil I Paid For Advice (2015), Jeta Vojkollari brings three children's book of poetry: "Mine" is a Strange Word (2018), A Million Whys (2018), and Toys Nightmare (2017).
Jeta lives in Toronto, Canada.
http://www.JetaVojkollari.com
http://www.orionsbooks.com/
She was born and raised in Tirana, Albania. Jeta has won awards for several song lyrics, two of which became hits.
After the successful release of the English version of The Devil I Paid For Advice (2015), Jeta Vojkollari brings three children's book of poetry: "Mine" is a Strange Word (2018), A Million Whys (2018), and Toys Nightmare (2017).
Jeta lives in Toronto, Canada.
http://www.JetaVojkollari.com
http://www.orionsbooks.com/
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October 2, 2023
This charming original fairytale could be a children's version of the Berlin Wall, or a comment on racism; or just a spirited defence of a world better seen with colour and variety than with drab black and white.
A power-hungry, greedy male cat decides to manipulate, lie and bully his way to the top. He provides excuses for a wall to be built, excluding the hardworking folk with various cat-coat colours from the wealthy city. Then he tries to get his daughter engaged to the kitten who will be prince. Meanwhile, in the outland of many-coloured cats, a pretty kitten girl is born, whose talent and inclination for nursing will bring her fortune.
I especially enjoyed how laughter and colour were missing from the lives of wealthier cats, but flourished among the kind, cheerful, and friendly villagers. The line drawings show medieval streets and a variety of growing kittens.
At 44 pages including art, the story is a nice length to absorb a child, but not so long that they would need to break for a day. Good use of vocabulary will introduce new words and contexts. I expect families or classes could use The Different Princess as a talking point. Children will especially enjoy reading with parents who read aloud and produce all the voices. I recommend the tale for kids from four to seven years old.
I received an e-ARC for me to read and review in my own time. This is an unbiased review.
A power-hungry, greedy male cat decides to manipulate, lie and bully his way to the top. He provides excuses for a wall to be built, excluding the hardworking folk with various cat-coat colours from the wealthy city. Then he tries to get his daughter engaged to the kitten who will be prince. Meanwhile, in the outland of many-coloured cats, a pretty kitten girl is born, whose talent and inclination for nursing will bring her fortune.
I especially enjoyed how laughter and colour were missing from the lives of wealthier cats, but flourished among the kind, cheerful, and friendly villagers. The line drawings show medieval streets and a variety of growing kittens.
At 44 pages including art, the story is a nice length to absorb a child, but not so long that they would need to break for a day. Good use of vocabulary will introduce new words and contexts. I expect families or classes could use The Different Princess as a talking point. Children will especially enjoy reading with parents who read aloud and produce all the voices. I recommend the tale for kids from four to seven years old.
I received an e-ARC for me to read and review in my own time. This is an unbiased review.
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