Shanna's Princess Show (Welcome to the Shanna Show)

Rating:
Summary: Bravo for Shanna's Show
Review: Shanna's Princess Show is great fun to read. We first picked up this book last summer. It regained popularity when the animated features on Playhouse Disney began rolling this June. Both the book and TV versions show Shanna, with large, expressive eyes and plenty of sass. Little brother Shane (same name as the illustrator, by the way) and stuffed critters Dinah-saurus, Ducky, and Tiger complete the quirky ensemble cast. Each story is told in catchy rhyming verse printed both in bold, easy-to-read font and speech balloons (like in comic strips). The book gives 5 clues, the TV show only 3. I like the problem solving skills it develops as it challenges readers to figure out what Shanna's occupation could be - a princess, ballerina, teacher, or doctor. The story also encourages creativity. My girls, ages 4.5 and 2.5, are often inspired to put on their own shows.

Rating:
Summary: Bravo for Shanna's Show
Review: Shanna's Princess Show is great fun to read. We first picked up this book last summer. It regained popularity when the animated features on Playhouse Disney began rolling this June. Both the book and TV versions show Shanna, with large, expressive eyes and plenty of sass. Little brother Shane (same name as the illustrator, by the way) and stuffed critters Dinah-saurus, Ducky, and Tiger complete the quirky ensemble cast. Each story is told in catchy rhyming verse printed both in bold, easy-to-read font and speech balloons (like in comic strips). The book gives 5 clues, the TV show only 3. I like the problem solving skills it develops as it challenges readers to figure out what Shanna's occupation could be - a princess, ballerina, teacher, or doctor. The story also encourages creativity. My girls, ages 4.5 and 2.5, are often inspired to put on their own shows.