A quick but meaningful bedtime story (read in 10 minutes!). Ideal for children who love stories with princesses and kings, but with a modern twist that breaks the clichés. It is also an excellent opportunity to start a discussion about gender stereotypes and the right of everyone to dream and pursue what they truly want.

• Features a dynamic, intelligent princess who challenges traditional roles and does not compromise.
• Addresses the topic of equality and pursuing dreams in a simple and understandable way.
• The tender and expressive illustrations by Elena Tsaprouni bring life and emotion to the story.
• Combines the classic fairy tale motif with a timely and empowering message.

Book with a soft cover and 32 beautifully illustrated pages. The language is simple and understandable for young ages.

The book belongs to the series "Little Goodnights" by Metaichmio Publications. The series includes original stories, ideal for bedtime, that can be read in ten minutes! They are full of imagination, magic, and heroes who travel between fairy tales and reality, suitable for young children and new parents.

• An excellent opportunity to discuss "boys'" and "girls'" games and activities and whether such distinctions exist in reality.
• Helps children think about their own dreams and goals, regardless of their gender or others' expectations.
• Can be used to enhance critical thinking against the stereotypes we sometimes encounter in classic fairy tales.

Inspired by the book, you can:

• Discuss: Why did Ellie want to become a queen? Why was she bored with good manners? Was it fair that only Victor was trained to be a king? What does "equality" mean?
• Ask the child: What would you like to be when you grow up? Do you believe that girls and boys can do the same things? What are your favorite games and why?
• Play: Make your own crowns out of cardboard, play roles where the princess rides a horse and the prince learns good manners, or whatever else you imagine!

"Once upon a time, as often happens in fairy tales, in a magnificent kingdom lived a king with the queen and their two children, Victor and Ellie. Everyone knew that the king's successor would be the prince, as was always the case. So, from a young age, the two royal children were each trained in what they needed to know for their future. Prince Victor learned horseback riding, fencing, archery, and read books on history, geography, and anything else he would need when he became king. Princess Ellie had to learn good manners! To speak politely, to use the spoon, fork, and knife correctly, to eat her soup quietly, and to make beautiful bows to gracefully welcome guests to the palace."

Panagiota Strikou-Tomopoulou is a children's group facilitator and creator of award-winning reading programs. She enjoys telling and listening to stories, which she often turns into tender and entertaining books for children (such as "The Talkative Princess", "The Traveling Elf"). She is actively involved in promoting children's literature.

Elena Tsaprouni, with studies in Occupational Therapy, expresses her everlasting love for painting through the illustration of children's books. Drawing inspiration from everyday life and emotions, she creates images full of immediacy and color, like those that bring to life the story of the dynamic princess Elli.