Princess Kevin (picture book) - Paul's REVIEW

*I received this book as an eARC from Frances Lincoln Children's Books/Quarto Group via Edelweiss. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Title: Princess Kevin
Author: Michaël Escoffier
Artist: Roland Garrigue
Release Date: April 7, 2020


Synopsis: This year, Kevin is going to the school costume show as a princess. His costume is perfect but he knows that the best costumes are authentic. So he is outraged that none of the knights will partner with him and complete the look. Things don't go quite a smoothly as he planned. Next year, there is only one thing for it. He will just have to be something even more fabulous.

This is a heartwarming and funny story about imagination, diversity and persevering at expressing your fabulous self.

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Review: Kevin is getting dressed for a costume party. He decides to go as a princess. Since he dressed in a way many people wouldn't expect, he faces some challenges. None of the kids dressed up as knights want to hold his hand. 

The artwork is excellent in this picture book. Every costume is adorable. At the end there is a little bit of an unusual message when Kevin comes to the conclusion that being a princess was too difficult, but he wants to be a mermaid next time.

I give this book a 4.5/5. It's great to see a book that showcases non-traditional gender roles even if they are just kids playing dress-up. 


--PAUL