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Who says girls can’t play boys’ make-believe games too? “No Girls Allowed,” will simply NOT do for this little Princess! Princesses Can Be Pirates Too! proves that just because a girl is wearing a gold crown and a pink fluffy dress doesn’t mean she can’t act like a pirate just as good as any... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Princess KiKi: A girl’s dream of being a princess isn’t limited by appearance, abilities, or attitude. Neither is this one!Princess Kiki-the main character, is undaunted by what boys think about her. She dwells in possibilities which, to me, inspires an empowering message that a girl can be and do anything she sets her mind to-yes, even a girl dressed in a crown and pink fluffy dress!
Quotes edit
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“"A Princess can do what pirates can too-she can captain the ship and take charge of the crew."”
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“"Like pirates she's brave, she sails the high seas. She doesn't get seasick or weak in the knees!"”
First Sentence edit
"Only boys can be pirates? "Phooey!" says she; a princess can be a pirate if she chooses to be!"
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Female Empowerment: Girls can do or be anything they want to be in life.
- Overcoming Stereotypes: Girls can play boys' games just as good as they can.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Christi Zellerhoff (Author)
- Amy Davis (Illustrator)
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