The Crying Princess cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 1.7
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 189
Points per Word 0.002646
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Princess Alice cries all the time, and no one can figure out how to stop her. Everyone in the castle tries different ways to make her happy, but nothing seems to work. When Prince Tom arrives with a creative solution, the crying finally stops. This simple story is perfect for early readers who are just starting to read on their own.

Quick Summary

Little readers who adore princesses and gentle humor will find "The Crying Princess" a quick, satisfying pick. The story follows Princess Alice, who cries at the drop of a hat, and the endless attempts of the palace to stop her tears. Just when it seems nothing will work, Prince Tom arrives with a clever, gentle solution that turns her sobs into a grin. The book's short length and simple sentences make it perfect for early readers, while the humor keeps them smiling from page to page. Parents will appreciate the subtle message about managing big feelings without heavy-handed moralizing. If your child likes bright, whimsical tales with a happy twist, this fits nicely next to "The Princess and the Frog" or "The Princess in Black."