Synopses & Reviews
Princess Smartypants enjoys being an independent Ms. and has no intention of getting married. When family pressure mounts, she agrees to look for a mate but sets the candidates tasks that are impossible. But then Prince Swashbuckle shows up....
"Truly comical watercolors in softly glowing colors complement this fairy tale parody perfectly....A refreshing alternative."
--School Library Journal
Synopsis
"Originally published in 1986 by Hamish Hamilton Children's Books, London"--T.p. verso.
About the Author
Babette Cole is the zany, inspired pen and brush behind a number of wildly popular and successful children's books. In a review of The BAD Good Manners Book (Dial), Publishers Weekly hailed her as "a connoisseur of the ridiculous." Ms. Cole lives in Lincolnshire, England.