SuitabookPrincess DisGrace
Lou Kuenzler
- Reading
- Read alongside the child and pause when Grace’s belonging is questioned. Invite them to compare the academy’s expectations with their own view of kindness, capability and being true to oneself.
- Themes
- Belonging and exclusion: Grace’s name is missing from the academy’s student list, and other princesses expect her to return to her kingdom. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Perfection and identity: Grace is not elegant and is described as having an ungainly curtsy, while the academy appears associated with polished princess behaviour. The premise sets conventional perfection against Grace’s differences, but it is unclear whether the story critiques, balances or simply reverses those expectations.
- Unlikely friendship: A clumsy, dirty unicorn is presented as a particularly suitable companion for Grace, and they have fun together. Their pairing suggests that shared difference may matter, though the wider meaning and development of the friendship remain unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The academy’s exclusion and the other princesses’ doubts may feel uncomfortable, particularly for readers sensitive to judgement or not fitting in.