School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-Two little girls-one fancifully dressed as a fairy princess, the other wearing cowboy boots and a "Princess Power" T-shirt-host a party for princesses of various ethnicities, dressed in a variety of costumes. The illustrations, bursting with bright colors and action, depict all the fun. Little brother joins in as the girls romp through the day: "Defend the castle" (a decorated tree house), "Dance at the ball" (on a trampoline), "Plan a tea party-these girls do it all!" exclaims the rhyming text. Truly, "Princesses are incredible girls!" With a format and subject reminiscent of Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann's Pinkalicious (2006) and Jane O'Connor's "Fancy Nancy" series (both HarperCollins), complete with a sparkly cover, this title should be a winner for the youngest princess-loving set. The nice thing is the emphasis on princesses being many different things, including tomboys.-Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
A sugar-shock of pink coats this perfectly nice if less-than-extraordinary addition to the princess shelf. Two little girls show that it's just as OK to be a princess who wears high heels and pink as it is to be a princess who prefers jeans and cowboy boots. The cheery rhyming (though occasionally forced) text also assures readers that, "A Princess is pleased when her friends come to stay / It is grand to have pals to play with all day." In the door walks a variety of different princesses who engage in everything from tea parties to the defense of their backyard castle. Allen's pencil-and-watercolor technique matches the text well enough, though the questionable inclusion of a stereotypical American Indian "princess" at the party may raise a few eyebrows. Altogether a princess offering that will blend in seamlessly with the titles already out there. A relatively harmless if unnecessary purchase. (Picture books. 4-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
