These brave princesses don’t wait around to be rescued. When there’s an adventure to have or a problem to solve, they’re right there. (Well, apart from spoiled Princess Ruby in The Princess & the Presents. She kind of is the problem – but hopefully she’ll be much nicer by the end of the book!) Scaring off naughty pirates? Escaping from hungry aliens? Taking part in a magical ballet? These royal girls do all those things. Read on for tiaras & jewels – plus laughs & cool missions! Who said princesses have to smile & look pretty all the time? Funny picture books with inspiring royal heroines Hands-on princesses who aren’t scared of anything Ideal role models for kids who adore princesses Favourite series & authors including Caryl Hart