I liked the drawings in the book. Especially the food, got a bit hungry over that. However, also the story is really nice. It is so important for children to learn and see what's really important in life, with limitations as of own welfare, and that not every family can afford everything. Or as to the food, that every family/culture has it's own traditions.

I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley in exchange for a review. I really liked this story! I liked the many messages about kindness, working hard for something you want, and not caring what others think.

My 5 year old said “I liked that she did something kind. It was good and I liked it.”

Thank you so much to Melting Pot Books / Booksgosocial and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.

Sophie wants a princess dress just like her best friends have, but they are expensive. She decides to set up a Boba stall next to her mama’s van and Abuelita Lola’s fruit stall. She’s so excited when she has the money, but soon she realises that Abuelita Lola is missing and chooses to use her money for something better.

This was honestly so beautiful, it was rich with different cultures, so diverse, I also liked how friendly everyone was to each other. From sharing the differences in the food they ate, to the money and lifestyles they each have, I really liked that it shared each persons differences in a positive way.

Sophie was so precious, she knew her mama couldn’t buy her the dress she wanted, so she earns it herself knowing that it’s exactly what she sees her mama do daily. I loved how she spotted similarity to each of the children’s meals and how lovely and caring she was for Abuelita Lola. A really happy wonderful story, a perfect read with young children, it’s got a sweet message and a sweet story, with beautiful illustrations on each page.

Are YOU a Princess is a wonderful children's picture book about a young girl who embarks upon the quest to become a princess. She admires her friends who dress up in beautiful dresses from Lacy's and speaks with them at school about the magnificent lunches either made for them or brought to school after being purchased at fancy restaurants. With lovingly inspired and created illustrations and a charming story about the personal quest of a special character who longs to look like and become a princess, Are YOU a Princess is a truly special story book which will surely promote literacy among young readers. Young girls will adore reading this book and learning that while all girls can become princesses, sometimes it is even better to become a wonderful friend.

A simple story, but one suitably bursting with good intentions. Sophie can see the common things we all share, as well as our differences – others at her school are less forthcoming with manners and politeness and so on. But her heart is set on a grand princess dress, like the posh stuck-ups at school wear – so she works hard with a boba tea stand to earn the money for it. Then comes bad news, but not something that will affect her and her dress, surely?

Well it will if she is as generous and charitable as this makes out. It is a little OTT and unrealistic in that regard, but it is a warm-hearted piece bursting with colour, taking the ethnicity of the characters and the Hollywoodesque setting and making everything a positive element to the book. It may be a touch too simple and obvious to demand many re-reads, but it is a strong four stars, at least on the first time round.

This story is about a sweet child named Sophie who longs to buy a pretty princess dress. She soon realizes that dresses alone don't make one a prince or princess. It is in being kind and selfless that makes one a true princess.

This book with its cute illustrations gives the message in being kind to others.

I will say the first thing that peak my interest with this book was the cover because the illustration of the girl in it looks so much like my five year old daughter. And we could relate a lot to the story as our family is both of asian and hispanic descent. I like the showing of the different dumplings and how Sophie wanted to work hard for what she wanted. And despite being so young she understood how important was to be kind and care for others.

Thank you to NetGalley and BookGoSocial for this ARC, all opinions are mine own.

An ADORABLE children’s book on the importance of kindness to others, and that the true meaning of being a princess (or prince) is compassion and empathy for others. Gorgeous illustrations and I really enjoyed reading this to my littlest one.

So cute! My daughter loved it! Quick and fast too for bed time! Such a special story about working for things you want but also helping your neighbors and those around you.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for giving me an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This was such a cute book about a little girl who dreams of being a princess. She really wants a fancy princess dress from Lacy’s, but her family can’t afford it so she opens up a boba stand to raise money to buy herself the dress. She runs the stand while standing up to bullying in her class and helping out an elderly lady in her community. This book will teach kids the importance of how you’re on the inside and not the outside is what really matters and what really counts is being kind. This was an amazing book!

This story was adorable. Sophia is such a sweet
and thoughtful girl and i think she’d be a great inspiration for young girls this day and age, especially with the rise of love for boba. The illustrations are beautiful and so were the dresses

A cute and bright kids book with a sweet message. The illustrations are where this book shines. The story hopes around a bit with a few storylines trying to make a point but ending up feeling like they didn’t follow through fully. I’m sure my 3 year old would very much like to look at this book, but I wish it had just followed one story line through rather than 3 partially.

Thank you to NetGalley and Heidi Zhang for giving me a digital copy of “Are YOU a Princess?” in exchange for a review.

The illustrations are fantastic! Each page is so vibrant and Sophie is just the cutest. I love the different lessons taught in this book - there are so many in such a small book but it isn’t overwhelming for a child. As a mother with a biracial child, I also appreciate the different cultures showcased within the story.

The book also has comprehension questions at the end - a great way to have an open dialogue with the readers. Overall a simple yet effective lesson for children.

Special thanks to Netgalley for providing a digital copy in exchange for an honest review

This was cute! I really loved the art style.

But I was just a bit confused how the story went from "different kinds of dumplings" during lunch with these other characters to Sophie suddenly running a boba stand frequented by construction workers. It was a sudden jump, and honestly it made me wonder if I was missing some pages from the file that was shared with me due to how abrupt it was. There's nothing to tie the beginning of the story to the end besides the dress store, and it just made for a disjointed experience for me personally, which is not at all something I expect when reading something made for young children to read and enjoy

This book tackles a lot! Our main characters starts her own business to accomplish her goals when her mother is short on extra spending money. This is a noble pursuit! She also defends a classmate from bullies, and ultimately gives up her accomplishment for an ailing family member. The text is very simple and straight forward with comprehension questions in the back. It is not lyrical or fancy in terms of the writing, but the imagery is bright and beautiful throughout, and the lessons are strong.

A sweet little story about Sophie, her mother and Abuelita. Sophie is a strong, kind and fierce little lady who overcomes her limitations to buy her dream princess dress.

Sophie is saddened to see this deteriorating Aubeulita and makes sacrifices to help others in need.

Sophie is a true princess!