Description
"Your Majesties! Princess Jill never sits still!" The castle has become very lively as of late. Little Princess Jill is like a hurricane, she comes and goes and suddenly everything is out of place or in shambles. The cook, the gardener, the nanny, and most of all, the Queen and King don't know what to do about it... Worst of all, one day they receive a letter from The Royal Family of Farawaylandia: they are coming to visit! Prince Pablo included! If you're tired of your average fairytale princess, you'll love this tale by Margarita del Mazo and Jose Fragoso!
National campaign to book reviewers; Advance Access for librarians; Ideal for young story time at home or library; Simple yet playful text good for first readers; Colorful illustrations perfect for story time;
About the Author
A writer and storyteller who is greatly admired in Spain, Margarita del Mazo has almost twenty books to her name, many of which have been translated into other languages. Among them are the bestsellers Camunas and The Flock (El rebano), which won the Madrid Booksellers Guild Award and the Miami Cuatrogatos Foundation Award for best illustrated children's book. Jose Fragoso studied Cartoon Animation and Graphic Design in Madrid (Spain) and Illustration at School Of Visual Arts New York. His illustrations have appeared in children's books, magazines, comic books and album artworks in Spain and US. He teaches Illustration at Instituto Cervantes New York and Chicago or United Nations International School, between others. Jose is the in-house illustrator and story-board artist at Picture Farm Production, where he helps their directors visualize their ideas and serves as a valuable member in many of their projects, discussing the relative merits of many decisions from conception to the final product with a clear, strong creative voice. He is a proud member of the Society of Illustrators. He lives in Chicago with his wife, his two daughters and his french bulldog, his hands are always inky and he is 100% feliz.
Reviews
With its soft colors and Jill's fluffy blonde hair and all that physicality, this picture book just might provide a good reminder to let youngsters alone as they navigate their physical space and that sitting around quietly might not appeal to everyone.---Goodreads-Barbara Ward
The expressions on the faces of the other characters really shows their exasperation with the wild princess, and I love how vivid the illustrations are. They combine black and white lines with colored-in portions of the art that focus the attention on one aspect of the scene, and the background remains black and white. I just loved the cartoony style. There is a silliness in the art that is perfectly juxtaposed with the elegance of the palace and the elaborate attire of the refined king and queen. Everything about this book is completely adorable!---Books For MKs
This tale is told with verve and humor, and shows a happy kingdom with loving parents and a racially diverse populace. The playful caricature-like illustrations reminded me of the French illustrator Sempe, and sure enough, Sempe is listed on the author's website as one of his influences. Ink with watercolors on a spare background keep the eye focused on the princess's antics. From playing music on pots and pans, to tying a witch's hair to the tail of a cat, there are lots of details that will make parents and kids giggle, and hopefully they will recognize that a kid just has to be a kid, princess or not!---Youth Services Book Review
Simple watercolor illustrations loosely fill the cream-colored pages with Princess Jill's antics. It's a fun tale of acceptance and unconventional talents that is suitable for storytimes or one-on-one reading.---Booklist
Children ages 3-7 who have gotten a bit tired of your average fairytale princess, will truly enjoy this beautifully original picture book story by the team of author/storyteller Margarita del Mazo and illustrator/artist Jose Fragoso. Simply stated, "Princess Jill Never Sits Still" will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library children's picture book collections.----Midwest Book Review
Book Information
ISBN 9788417123833
Author Margarita del Mazo
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO
Publisher PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO
National campaign to book reviewers; Advance Access for librarians; Ideal for young story time at home or library; Simple yet playful text good for first readers; Colorful illustrations perfect for story time;
About the Author
A writer and storyteller who is greatly admired in Spain, Margarita del Mazo has almost twenty books to her name, many of which have been translated into other languages. Among them are the bestsellers Camunas and The Flock (El rebano), which won the Madrid Booksellers Guild Award and the Miami Cuatrogatos Foundation Award for best illustrated children's book. Jose Fragoso studied Cartoon Animation and Graphic Design in Madrid (Spain) and Illustration at School Of Visual Arts New York. His illustrations have appeared in children's books, magazines, comic books and album artworks in Spain and US. He teaches Illustration at Instituto Cervantes New York and Chicago or United Nations International School, between others. Jose is the in-house illustrator and story-board artist at Picture Farm Production, where he helps their directors visualize their ideas and serves as a valuable member in many of their projects, discussing the relative merits of many decisions from conception to the final product with a clear, strong creative voice. He is a proud member of the Society of Illustrators. He lives in Chicago with his wife, his two daughters and his french bulldog, his hands are always inky and he is 100% feliz.
Reviews
With its soft colors and Jill's fluffy blonde hair and all that physicality, this picture book just might provide a good reminder to let youngsters alone as they navigate their physical space and that sitting around quietly might not appeal to everyone.---Goodreads-Barbara Ward
The expressions on the faces of the other characters really shows their exasperation with the wild princess, and I love how vivid the illustrations are. They combine black and white lines with colored-in portions of the art that focus the attention on one aspect of the scene, and the background remains black and white. I just loved the cartoony style. There is a silliness in the art that is perfectly juxtaposed with the elegance of the palace and the elaborate attire of the refined king and queen. Everything about this book is completely adorable!---Books For MKs
This tale is told with verve and humor, and shows a happy kingdom with loving parents and a racially diverse populace. The playful caricature-like illustrations reminded me of the French illustrator Sempe, and sure enough, Sempe is listed on the author's website as one of his influences. Ink with watercolors on a spare background keep the eye focused on the princess's antics. From playing music on pots and pans, to tying a witch's hair to the tail of a cat, there are lots of details that will make parents and kids giggle, and hopefully they will recognize that a kid just has to be a kid, princess or not!---Youth Services Book Review
Simple watercolor illustrations loosely fill the cream-colored pages with Princess Jill's antics. It's a fun tale of acceptance and unconventional talents that is suitable for storytimes or one-on-one reading.---Booklist
Children ages 3-7 who have gotten a bit tired of your average fairytale princess, will truly enjoy this beautifully original picture book story by the team of author/storyteller Margarita del Mazo and illustrator/artist Jose Fragoso. Simply stated, "Princess Jill Never Sits Still" will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library children's picture book collections.----Midwest Book Review
Book Information
ISBN 9788417123833
Author Margarita del Mazo
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO
Publisher PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO
