Author/Illustrator: Babette Cole
Copyright: 1986
Genre: Fairy Tale
Reading level: 4-8yrs
Book Description: Princess Smarty Pants refuses to get married but her parents continue to pressure her to do so. She invites each prince over to perform certain tasks. They all fail except for Prince Swashbuckle. However, Princess Smarty Pants finds a way to make Prince Swashbuckle not want to marry her.
Integrated Activity: (4th grade) Before reading the book, as a class, create a list of princess characteristics. Make sure students pay extra-close attention to the illustrations in the book. After reading the book discuss how Princess Smarty Pants was different from the characteristics list. Students can write a reflection about the book and what they thought of it.
Reviewers name/affiliation: Emma McGee-VSU
