Would You Rather be a Princess or a Dragon?

A frog asks readers whether they would rather be a princess or a dragon and challenges traditional fairy tale stereotypes while he is at it. At the end, readers learn that they don’t have to choose – they can be both a princess and a dragon at the same time. This engaging picture book, with its simple text and charming, colourful illustrations, encourages critical thinking, asks children to challenge rather than accept generalizations and gender stereotypes, and invites them to think about themselves as having many characteristics and choices. A useful read-aloud for PreK-3 to support discussion of identity, gender roles, gender stereotypes, self-determination, and self-expression.