Robert Munsch's "The Paper Bag Princess" is a book I vividly remember reading as a child and I plan to use it in my future classroom for many reasons. Not only is it a classic, but it is an enjoyable read with a great message.
Stereotypes begin at a young age and it is important to combat those stereotypes as much as we can as teachers, literature being one great way to do that. There are numerous books about princesses but none like this one. In this story Elizabeth turns the stereotype of a princess entirely around and demonstrates that it is okay to be yourself, regardless of what other people, like the snooty Prince Ronald, think about you.
In the end of the story Princess Elizabeth rescuses Ronald from the dragon that captures him and burns down her castle. Not only does he not appreciate what she has done for him, but he belittles her for her appearance.
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