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lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Inspired by Will Smith's Fresh Prince, Fresh Princess tells the tale of a young jump-roper faced with the prospect of moving to a new place. Where she used to have confidence, she now feels shy--and she doesn't feel quite ready to start jump-roping or double-dutching with the neighbor kids yet. But with fun, colorful illustrations and a fantastic rhyming scheme, Millner and Jose construct a wonderful story that shows the delights to be found in new neighborhoods. Great for grades K-2, and wonderful for the moving child or the young one who loves skipping rope.
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mamabearian's review against another edition
5.0
This picture book, inspired by Will Smith’s “The Fresh Prince,” is about a little girl, Destiny, who is moving. She likes her new house, and thinks the kids in her new neighborhood may be fun, but she misses home. This is a great book about moving, and confidence. It doesn’t really have anything to do with “The Fresh Prince,” so don’t sorry if you aren’t familiar.
librariandest's review against another edition
3.0
Very disappointed this isn't a little girl version of the lyrics to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme. It's perfectly fine how it is, but I wish it went like this:
Now, this is a story all about how
My life got flipped turned upside down
And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there,
I'll tell you how I became PRINCESS of a town called Bel Air.
I mean, don't you want that book?! I certainly do. I'd been looking forward to this and I feel a little cheated.
Instead of moving out of West Philadelphia, our Fresh Princess Destiny (nice name!) is moving to West Philadelphia. She is not ultra-confident like young Will Smith on TV. She's worried about not being as good at double Dutch as her new neighbors. But her sister and her dad (note: she doesn't live with her Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv) help her through. She discovers having fun with new friends is the freshest thing of all.
Overall this is a sweet picture book with only a very slight connection to Will Smith's TV show, despite his name being on the cover. I feel robbed, but I'm over it.
Now, this is a story all about how
My life got flipped turned upside down
And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there,
I'll tell you how I became PRINCESS of a town called Bel Air.
I mean, don't you want that book?! I certainly do. I'd been looking forward to this and I feel a little cheated.
Instead of moving out of West Philadelphia, our Fresh Princess Destiny (nice name!) is moving to West Philadelphia. She is not ultra-confident like young Will Smith on TV. She's worried about not being as good at double Dutch as her new neighbors. But her sister and her dad (note: she doesn't live with her Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv) help her through. She discovers having fun with new friends is the freshest thing of all.
Overall this is a sweet picture book with only a very slight connection to Will Smith's TV show, despite his name being on the cover. I feel robbed, but I'm over it.
mnboyer's review against another edition
4.0
Inspired by Will Smith’s Fresh Prince, this book follows a young girl named Destiny. Destiny and her family are moving away from her childhood home and are going to, you guessed it, West Philadelphia. Her father tries to acclimate her to the new city by taking her for walks, taking her on the subway, etc., so that she gets used to the new city. However, she wants friends, and jump rope is her passion. At first she’s nervous, but eventually she decides to play with the (very friendly) neighborhood kids. Suddenly, she is a little less homesick and is beginning to make a new home in her new city.
I would pair this book with other books in my reading journey that deal with moving and having to reestablish yourself in a new location. The book is also a useful example of young, black girls being represented and would pair well with similar stories. It would be nice to read this book and then pair it with a jump-rope based activity if you could host a program with physical education as part of the curriculum. It could also be useful to have children discuss rope-themed games and rhyming patterns (as they vary!).
I spent my childhood watching the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on television, so I was already nostalgic when I saw there was a new spin-off children’s book covering similar themes. Having read it, I’m not sure how it officially ties into the original tv show, but do appreciate the struggles of a young girl moving to a new city and having to start over and make new friends. It was cute that the journey took us back to West Philadelphia.
I would pair this book with other books in my reading journey that deal with moving and having to reestablish yourself in a new location. The book is also a useful example of young, black girls being represented and would pair well with similar stories. It would be nice to read this book and then pair it with a jump-rope based activity if you could host a program with physical education as part of the curriculum. It could also be useful to have children discuss rope-themed games and rhyming patterns (as they vary!).
I spent my childhood watching the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on television, so I was already nostalgic when I saw there was a new spin-off children’s book covering similar themes. Having read it, I’m not sure how it officially ties into the original tv show, but do appreciate the struggles of a young girl moving to a new city and having to start over and make new friends. It was cute that the journey took us back to West Philadelphia.
ivyinthepages's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 5 leaves out of 5
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Children
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Children
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes
trixie_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Cute picture book that might help elementary age kids with a move to a new house.
messiccin's review against another edition
2.0
The title doesn’t fit the story at all and the plot was stale. The illustrations are cute and the girls in my class will still read it.
bookjunkie57's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Fresh Princess
I Picked Up This Book Because: To read with my nieces.
Media Type: Digital
Source: Hoopla via PP Library
Dates Read: 7/25/21 - 7/25/21
Stars: 4 Stars
The Story:
Super cute and quick book about adjusting to a new home.neighborhood. Destiny is a fun character. She’s cute and imaginative. This was a great book for young readers.
The Random Thoughts:
Challenges:
Birth and Beyond Reading Challenge - Picture Books from A to Z - F
I Picked Up This Book Because: To read with my nieces.
Media Type: Digital
Source: Hoopla via PP Library
Dates Read: 7/25/21 - 7/25/21
Stars: 4 Stars
The Story:
Super cute and quick book about adjusting to a new home.neighborhood. Destiny is a fun character. She’s cute and imaginative. This was a great book for young readers.
The Random Thoughts:
Challenges:
Birth and Beyond Reading Challenge - Picture Books from A to Z - F