New from the mind of Angela C. Santomero comes the first of a series about the beloved Princess Penelope! Princess Penelope’s Purse of Preposterous Things is a wonderful children’s book about kindess, understanding and empathy.
All About The Princess Penelope
Penelope is a cat that is kind, gentle and always wanting to help her friends. She has a great group of pals who are grateful for her help. This twirling, helpful kitty is teh joy of Storybrook Meadow. However, a particular dragon likes to blow fire and make everyone uncomfortable. Princess Penelope is ready to understand dragon. When he cries about being misunderstood, Penelope recieves the most interesting gift from Mother Nature, a Purse of Preopsterous Things!
This purse will wiggle whenever an act of kindness is needed. Penelope is delighted! However, how can she help dragon? Will she be able to help this misunderstood dragon in time for the ball?
This book teaches about the importance of kindness, inclusion and empathy. It also teaches children that they will encounter others that they do not understand. Curiosity coupled with kindness and empathy can solve almost any problem. This is such a great message for children and an excellent reminder for adults.
We love this book for the messaging. Angela Santomero is known for her creation and producing many beloved children’s programming and books that are not to be missed!
Extra Credit – Princess Penelope’s Purse of Preposterous Things
Talk to your children about a time that they had to use curiosty, kindness and empathy to better understand a person. How did that make them feel when they understood the other person. Has someone gone out of their way to understand your child? Let them tell you some life stories that have been going on. Their insight may pleasantly surprise you and spark further conversation.
