Princess Truly in My Magical, Sparkling Curls by Kelly Greenawalt, Amariah Rauscher
Published by Orchard Books on January 2nd 2018
ISBN: 1338167197
Pages: 40
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Princess Truly My Magical Sparkling Curls by Kelly Greenwalt and illustrated by Amariah Rauscher shows a little Africa American girl who loves her “fluffy, puffy curls…When I believe in myself, they shimmer and they shine.”   Like many little girls she is wearing a tutu and sparkly bows. In her happy imagination she confidently explores the oceans, space, dinosaurs, and ancient Egypt before bedtime. Do we need more picture book stories with energetic and confident African American girls? Absolutlely. Do we need more coyingly sweet and overly obvious picture books? I don’t think so. Illustrations by Amariah Rauscher show a cute little girl with a pug and bunny who follow her on her adventures. This is the sequel to I Am Truly.  Pastel watercolors and pencil give a fresh feel to this believe-in-yourself portrait for children ages 3 to 6.  Reviewed by Margy Soule, Coffin School, Brunswick.