The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
adriagoetz's review against another edition
5.0
Super funny, and the character designs are so original and fun.
mlottermoser's review against another edition
3.0
Getting a new baby brother can be rough. Can the sweetest princess make it through this trial?
eliya's review against another edition
4.0
thought this was gonna be about a baby king.. a little disappointed tbh
slimikin's review against another edition
4.0
...I mean, quite apart from the awesome big sister drama here, how could I feel anything but love for a book where Her Royal Highness Princess Protagonist spends the entire story wearing colored tights on her head to simulate long, flowing locks? (And that's not even including all the excellent 70s fashion the other characters sport throughout....)
kristinajean's review against another edition
4.0
Hilarious with a fantastic dissonance between Princess Sister's story and the real story. Truly entertaining.
alinaborger's review against another edition
5.0
King Baby introduces us to a perfectly lovely princess (an ordinary girl with pantyhose on her head for Rapunzel-esque locks) who regins supreme in her family until her baby brother is born and he usurps her throne.
This book is just terrific. The words of the story are in the point of view of the main character, but the illustrations complexify the story in two particularly effective ways. First, the illustrator has included several of the protagonistâs own drawings as central elements of the art. These, like the words, show her perspective on whatâs happening in her family. Second, however, the artistâs âownâ illustrations create the illusion of being the actual lived experience of the protagonist. These images call the protagonistâs perspective into question at some points and outright contradict it at others. Readers learn--in a very subtle way--about the unreliability of their narrator.
Essentially, the author hands us a childrenâs book. The illustrator hands us a parenting manual--a very funny one, which suggests that letting a kid tell the story they need to tell, regardless of how true it is, is a fine strategy, indeed.
This book is just terrific. The words of the story are in the point of view of the main character, but the illustrations complexify the story in two particularly effective ways. First, the illustrator has included several of the protagonistâs own drawings as central elements of the art. These, like the words, show her perspective on whatâs happening in her family. Second, however, the artistâs âownâ illustrations create the illusion of being the actual lived experience of the protagonist. These images call the protagonistâs perspective into question at some points and outright contradict it at others. Readers learn--in a very subtle way--about the unreliability of their narrator.
Essentially, the author hands us a childrenâs book. The illustrator hands us a parenting manual--a very funny one, which suggests that letting a kid tell the story they need to tell, regardless of how true it is, is a fine strategy, indeed.
canada_matt's review against another edition
4.0
Life is rough when a calm family is invaded by a new baby. Where peace reigned, there is now a baby who has taken up his throne and has everyone dashing around to meet his every need. Parents who cannot get enough of dirty diapers and family that dote on him constantly. Protesting this new-found leader in the kingdom, our quiet Princess plots her revenge, only to see things take a different turn. Neo liked the story, but wanted more action and less âregular baby stuffâ to happen. Good comments indeed, Sir Neo!
tashrow's review
4.0
Told from the point of view of a little girl who is about to get a new baby brother, this picture book offers a great example of an unreliable narrator for small children. The little girl was in charge at first in a land where there was plenty of time for stories with both of her parents. Then the new baby arrived, King Baby, and everything turned into screaming, poop and attention for the baby. The princess had to share the bathroom, carry groceries, and soon became invisible to everyone. Then she came up with a new plan and turned into a Mysterious Fairy with a cunning plan that would break the spell of King Baby. But it didnât quite turn out the way she planned.
I love the way that the text stays true to the little girlâs perspective entirely. But the illustrations show an entirely different thing.The narrator has a vivid imagination that she uses to turn a new sibling into a fairy tale. Still, her parents are around and attentive to both children and often looking on with knowing glances at their older child. Wise and funny, this picture book will give children a voice and parents a nod. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
I love the way that the text stays true to the little girlâs perspective entirely. But the illustrations show an entirely different thing.The narrator has a vivid imagination that she uses to turn a new sibling into a fairy tale. Still, her parents are around and attentive to both children and often looking on with knowing glances at their older child. Wise and funny, this picture book will give children a voice and parents a nod. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
themaddiest's review
3.0
there's appeal here for kiddos who love a good tale about an annoying younger sibling, but i felt like this one was trying to capitalize on the success of the boss baby.
which, frankly, did it better.
which, frankly, did it better.
More...