More than anything else, Bella the witch longed to become a princess. Unfortunately for her, witches were an endangered species, and the Grand Wizard had forbidden them from transforming themselves into royal personages. Deciding that she would have to solve the problem the old-fashioned way, she scanned the personal ads, finding an announcement about the Prince of Styne, who was looking for a bride...

An entertaining and ultimately heartwarming look at a common girlhood desire, The Witch Who Wanted to Be a Princess pairs an engaging text from author Lois G. Grambling with appealing and vividly colorful illustrations from artist Judy Love. I really appreciated the sense of humor here, and the way that Love's artwork accentuated that humor. I also liked the idea of being yourself that is worked into the story, and the way that Bella decides against "fixing" her appearance. Recommended to anyone who appreciates amusing and quirky fairy-tales, or unusual witchy stories. ( )

Clever, good for girls who want to be princesses without being so 'radical man-hating feminist' to be unpalatable to those same girls. Not needed by girls who already know better than to want to be princesses.

Beyond the theme, the language, details, jokes, and illustrations are all charming, too. Just one thing - I wish I understood who all those individuals at the wedding feast are supposed to be. Do you know? ( )

The hilarious illustrations will engage students in a story about a witch who learns to accept herself as she is. A great book to teach the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ( )