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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2009
PreS-Gr 2 Unless weighed down by her jewel-encrusted crown, diamond-embedded socks, or tied to her chair, Princess Hyacinth floats. Her days, encumbered as she is, are spent watching other children play in the Palace Grounds. Sometimes, Boy, whose kite is decorated with a golden crown in the Princess's honor, stops by her window to say hello. One day, in want of some adventure, Princess Hyacinth dons her heavy robe and crown and determinedly heads to the park. After convincing the Balloon Man to tie a string to her ankle, she sheds her clothes down ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
In this frothy book, a princess takes flight if not weighed down. One day she accidentally floats up into the sky--then happily determine...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



