Munsch, R. (2012). The paperbag princess. NY: Annick Press.
About the Book
The Paperbag Princess is a different twist on the traditional damsel in distress. The princes is the hostage taken by the dragon. The princess decides she must save the princes, even after the dragon has burned her clothes and everything around. In the end the princess saves the princes using her wits, and the prince is ungrateful for her bravery.
Visual Elements of Art Evaluation
Line – The illustrator
uses very simple lines to depict the story. The lines are delicate, but used to
shadow and detail the picture. The drawings are very simplistic.
Literature Evaluative Criteria
Imagery – In the story the
author uses words to describe the destruction of the dragon. An example is “He
left a trail of burnt forest and horses bones.” The author uses very
straightforward words to help the reader know exactly what is happening to help
them visualize the story. An example is “She lifted up the dragon’s ear and put
her head right inside.”
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