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by Bambi Nieves (Author), Alison Nieves (Illustrator), Brooke Vitale (Editor)
"The Perfect Prince(ss)" is a children's picture book about overcoming perfectionism that just happens to feature a delightful transgender princess.
Princess Amina is a young girl who tries to do everything perfectly to earn her people's love! When a wizard changes everyone into animals and sends her far from home, she must break the spell! On her heartwarming journey, she learns that it is not her perfection the people love, but that she is her true self.
While this story is meant to be read to 5-8 year old children, it is for the healing perfectionist in each of us. Intermediate readers and adults can enjoy deeper, relatable themes of love, loss, and acceptance. "The Perfect Prince(ss)" features trans-ness in a matter-of-fact, positive light. It allows its heroine to be imperfect, and its antagonist redeemed. It invites conversation about identity and self-determination: who gets to decide what makes you perfect?
"The Perfect Prince(ss)" is filled with affirmations, and is first and foremost an enchanting fantasy adventure journey. The concepts are universal: Progress over Perfection. Overcoming conflict with kindness. Even big mistakes can be forgiven. You don't need to be perfect to be loved, just be your best self.
