Picture book about Amina's journey to discover that people love her, not her perfection.
Perfect Princess Amina tries to do everything perfectly to earn her people’s love, but a wizard changes everyone into animals and sends her far from home! On her way back to break the spell, she learns that it is not her perfection the people love, but that she is her true self.
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Who is this for?
“The Perfect Prince(ss)” is a children's picture book about overcoming perfectionism that just happens to feature a delightful transgender princess.
While this story is meant to be read to 5-8 year old children, it is for the healing perfectionist in each of us. Intermediate readers and adults can enjoy deeper, relatable themes of love, loss, and acceptance. “The Perfect Prince(ss)” features trans-ness in a matter-of-fact, positive light. It allows its heroine to be imperfect, and its antagonist redeemed. It invites conversation about identity and self-determination: who gets to decide what makes you perfect?
"The Perfect Prince(ss)" is filled with affirmations, and is first and foremost an enchanting fantasy adventure journey. The concepts are universal: Progress over Perfection. Overcoming conflict with kindness. Even big mistakes can be forgiven. You don't need to be perfect to be loved, just be your best self.
Parents and Caregiver Guide (PDF) - Summary, Themes, and thoughtful discussion starters
Teachers Guides coming soon
Thanks to the Pride Support Alliance of the UUCCH for their generous sponsorship!
Bambi Nieves (They/She)
Bambi Nieves is a femme-presenting non-binary Afro-Latina who creates fantastical worlds where every child can see themselves celebrated. Their debut picture book, "The Perfect Prince(ss)," is an affirming fairy tale that gives children the language to say "I know who I am!" As both writer and painter, Bambi uses storytelling to challenge limiting beliefs about identity, creating space for all our children to flourish authentically.
