There is going to be a pet show, but there is just one problem. Princess Peepers doesn't have a pet. She tries to find one, but none of her choices seem to please the other princesses. Everything changes when she loses her glasses and finds a unicorn that is actually a dragon. ( )

Really cute book about a princess who, when she loses her glasses, picks a unicorn for a pet - but the unicorn is really a dragon. ( )

Little Kid Reaction: My daughter instantly liked Princess Peeper's individuality and that she wasn't like all of the other princesses ... but she also was upset at how "mean" they were about it. She laughed when Peepers flew into the auditorium with her pet.

Big Kid Reaction: This is a fun story and a nice balance of princess-y stuff and everyday lessons. The illustrations complement the text by adding emotion ... and give just enough to keep readers turning the pages. The alliteration in the title and the princess names is wonderful and keeps it just on the edge of being a tongue twister. This would be an excellent choice for readers who need more text (there is lots of repetition) but who aren't quite ready for chapter books.

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