The Reading Corner: Classic Fairy Tales To Read Aloud

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

This wonderful collection of stories is compiled by Naomi Lewis and illustrated by Jo Worth. It includes well known classics as well as some new stories. They're ideal for reading aloud and children grades 3 and up will be able to read along and help out. Also, each story has an estimated telling time, which comes in handy when "Just one more!" is cried 30 minutes past bed time ;)

Happy reading!

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The Reading Corner: Yellow Princess Gets A Pet

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

Yellow Princess Gets A Pet is #6 in a series of early reader books written by Alyssa Crowne and illustrated by Charlotte Alder. The story follows a girl named Abby who has only ever wanted two things in life - to be a princess and to have a pet. Now she finds out she gets to adopt one! She quickly learns that the hardest part about having her dream come true is just which kind of pet to pick. BONUS: There's also craft ideas included in the back of the book! Good thing there's a whole series to have the fun continue. Check it out from your local library or click the photo below to purchase it on Amazon. 

Happy reading :)

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The Reading Corner: The Paper Bag Princess

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

The Paper Bag Princess, written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, is a can't miss blast from the past of our younger princess days. First published in 1980, this charming story reverses the typical roles of the princess and her dragon. 

Princess Elizabeth finds her wedding plans derailed when a dragon shows up in her kingdom, destroys everything (including all her beautiful clothes) and kidnaps her prince! Forced to wear the only thing she has left - a paper bag - Princess Elizabeth sets out to rescue her beloved prince. We don't want to give away the ending too easily! Check it out from your local library, or click the photo below to purchase it from Amazon. 

Happy reading :)

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The Reading Corner: The Princesses Have A Ball

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

A fun and creative take on the 12 dancing princesses. The king can't figure out how all the princesses shoes keep wearing out so quickly. That is, until he finds out they are not up all night dancing, but playing their favorite sport instead! A perfect tale for your sporty princess. Happy reading :)

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The Reading Corner: Not All Princesses Dress In Pink

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

Not All Princesses Dress In Pink is written by a mother daughter combo that is sure to entertain! Princesses come in all shapes and size and aren't limited to their ball gowns and heels. Jane Yolen and Heidi Yolen Stemple show us that mud puddles, sports and messes are just as much a part of a princess's world as her tiara. We love what an empowering and fun read this is. Happy reading :)

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The Reading Corner: Tallulah's Tutu

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading! 

Today's reading corner is a book that speaks directly to my 6 year old self. If only Tallulah was around to teach me the wisdom of ballet back in the day...(sigh). Lucky for your little ballerina she has Tallulah to show her what it's all about. Most importantly a sweet lesson about needing to work hard in order to meet your goals. A valuable lesson for all princesses :)

Tallulah LOVES ballet and wants nothing more than to become a great ballerina. The only thing that stands in her way is lack of a tutu. She just knows that this the thing that's missing. So when she signs up to start ballet she is disappointed to learn that she won't be getting a tutu right away. She learns it's something ballerinas have to work hard to receive. She's so upset she decides to quit; but everywhere she goes she's reminded of ballet! What ever will she do to get to her dream? Written by Marilyn Singer and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. Visit the Tallulah site to learn all about the team and the sequel Tallulah's Solo. Happy reading :)

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The Reading Corner: A Very Fairy Princess

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!  

This week in the reading corner we bring you an adorable book written by none other than Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Yep...THE Julie Andrews. How could it not be something wonderful?! The story invites little ones and grown up princesses alike to "Let their inner sparkle out!" The story follows a whimsical girl named Gerry who is convinced she is real life very fairy princess. She spends her days practicing all things fairy princess and ready to solve any problem that may arise in her kingdom. Christine Davenier provides wonderful illustrations!

A Very Fairy Princess is the first in a series of three books that follow our heroine Gerry. Check out all of them on the official book website! Happy reading :)

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Calling All Olympians!

With the 2012 Olympics well underway in London and the fantastic summer weather here in NYC, it could not be a better time for an outdoor Olympian themed party! We searched our memories for our favorite field day activities growing up, as well as did some Pinterest scouring to put together an amazing new board for your party inspiration. Let's take a look at some of the highlights!

SET THE STAGE

Greet your guests at an athlete's registration table and provide any materials for the party. (Team jersey, favors etc.)

Cupcakes are an easy way to serve guests quickly and don't require extra tableware. 

This is an adorable and creative themed table.



ACTIVITIES!

A relay race gets pretty silly when each contestant must relay in the style of card selected.

3 legged race is the ultimate team work!

This looks hilarious and fun! Shower caps are put on and topped with shaving cream or whip cream. Then the team mate must see how many cheetos they can get to stick a landing.

A small balance beam is an easy DIY with a couple blocks and a 2x4.

Kids can get crafty with a medal decoration craft.

Lucky for you we have characters AND party coordinators who can lead children through games at your Olympian party! Better yet, book your party before the end of August and your birthday child will receive a free gift at the time of our visit!!

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The Reading Corner: The Best Birthday Party Ever

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!  

Join this birthday girl as she plans the ultimate birthday bash! Who cares if it's not for another 6 months? Authors Jennifer LaRue Huget and LeUyen Pham capture that special feeling all little girls have on their birthday. Highly recommended for story time on your little princess's big day or leading up to the excitement :) Maybe you'll pick up some over the top party inspiration along the way!

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The Reading Corner: King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!  

Written by Audrey and Don Wood,  King Bidgood's in the Bathtub is perfect for both princesses and princes alike! The story chronicles a day in the life of King Bidgood who refuses to get out of his bathtub. How will his royal court go on? In addition to it's unique and fun story, the book also features wonderfully detailed illustrations. Happy reading!

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The Reading Corner: Pinkalicious!

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!  

Besides the celebration of EVERYTHING pink, Pinkalicious is a story with a lesson about listening to grown ups and loving yourself through positive choices. Written by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, this adorable book is about a girl who eats too many pink cupcakes thus contracting an acute case of "pinkititis" which turns her pink. Highly recommended for those princesses with a sweet tooth and who love pink head to toe. 

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The Reading Corner: Fancy Nancy Series

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!  

If you're an aficionado (that's a super fancy word for expert) in all things fancy, then Fancy Nancy is the gal for you! Created and written by Jane O'Connor, this book series follows a young girl named Nancy on all sorts of adventures. In addition to the picture books, Ms. O'Connor has also published beginning reader chapter books about Nancy! A wonderful and fun way to make learning new vocabulary so very posh :)