The Paper Bag Princess 40th anniversary edition

By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko, Chelsea Clinton and 2 more

An empowerment-focused keepsake edition of one of the world’s best-loved picture books.

40 years. 7 million copies. 1 kick-ass princess who has inspired generations of readers to stand up for themselves.

How do you celebrate an occasion as special as 40 years in print for a book as beloved as The Paper Bag Princess? You track down some of the most poignant commentary about the story; you share behind-the-scenes insights from the author and his partner; and you present it all in a beautiful package that showcases the story like never before.

To mark The Paper Bag Princess’s 40th anniversary, Annick has done just this, creating a gift-worthy deluxe hardcover featuring extra thick paper, a beautiful dust jacket, and a hidden second cover that reimagines the original cover imagery, plus commentary from renowned authors Francesca Segal (The Innocents) and Chelsea Clinton (She Persisted). Publishing in time for International Women’s Day in March, this gorgeous edition celebrates an enduring story that has had a profound effect on countless readers around the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annick Press
• Release date: Mar 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781773213842

Robert Munsch

Robert Munsch, author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess and Thomas’ Snowsuit, is one of North America’s bestselling authors of children’s books.

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Reviews for The Paper Bag Princess 40th anniversary edition

[Katelyn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

There's two things that I don't understand
(1)If the princes had expensive dresses then why did she not get an dress
Quicky?(2)Shouldn't the price tell her that he's a bum??????????????♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[Julia Louise Stoiber · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

We laughed a lot at the end! Awesome story! My kids loved it!

[Cheryl · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I wish I had this kind of Princess stories when I was a child ?