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Princess Minna series

Visually exciting with full-page colour illustrations, quirky storylines and a compelling princess of colour as heroine, this wonderfully funny series of first chapter books offers a fresh twist on fairy-tale tropes, and will delight newly confident readers.

5+years

Princess Minna: The Unicorn Mix-Up

Author: Kirsty ApplebaumIllustrator: Sahar Haghgoo

Minna must sort out unicorn, frog and dragon emergencies! A fun play on fairy tale princess tropes, with colourful illustrations.

Black/brown representation
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Diverse cast

5+years

Princess Minna: The Big Bad Snowy Day

Author: Kirsty ApplebaumIllustrator: Sahar Haghgoo

Granny Hoodie is snowed in and only Princess Minna can save her…unless the Big ‘Bad’ Wolf has other plans!

Black/brown representation
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Diverse cast

5+years

Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest

Author: Kirsty ApplebaumIllustrator: Sahar Haghgoo

Princess Minna loves sorting out the kingdom, so when a prince needs rescuing, she enthusiastically steps up.

Black/brown representation
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Diverse cast

5+years

Princess Minna: The Wicked Wood

Author: Kirsty ApplebaumIllustrator: Sahar Haghgoo

Princess Minna needs to find the missing Royals! A funny, engaging story based on the classic, 'Hansel and Gretel'.

Black/brown representation
Diverse cast
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Own Voice

5+years

Princess Minna: The Best Princess

Author: Kirsty ApplebaumIllustrator: Sahar Haghgoo

Princess Minna is no longer the ‘best princess of all’. So who is? And can they ever be friends?

Black/brown representation
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Under-represented voice

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