Princess Paper Views

General Goods

The Paper Bag Princess is a children's book written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko. It was first published on 1 May 1980 by Annick Press. The book reverses the princess and dragon stereotype. As a result, it has won critical acclaim from feminists, including an endorsement from the National Organization for Women, which sells the book on its website.

Princess Elizabeth plans on marrying Prince Ronald, who is practically perfect. However, a dragon arrives who destroys her kingdom, kidnaps Ronald, and burns all her clothes so that she has no choice but to wear a paper bag. Elizabeth follows the dragon and Ronald, and seeking to rescue her fiancé, challenges the dragon to burn forests with fire and to fly around the world. The dragon completes the tasks but after flying around the world a second time becomes tired and falls asleep. Elizabeth rescues Ronald, who is ungrateful and tells her to return when she looks more like a princess. Elizabeth realizes that she is better off without Ronald and sets off into the sunset to live her own life.

Princess of Paper was started in March of 2003. The idea was born when I decided to make some calling cards for my kids. They were so cute and fun that I decided to make calling cards for my nieces, nephews, my sister, my mom and sister-in-laws. All designs to fit their personalities. They were a hit!! I got my first order soon after from my sister and more designs were born. That summer I held my first home show in The Woodlands, TX where my line expanded to include note cards and luggage tags. I haven't stopped since!!