{"product_id":"princess-paul-free-children-book","title":"PRINCESS PAUL | Free Children Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOn World Book Day, Paul bravely dresses as a princess, but his classmates' teasing makes him feel embarrassed. When Paul shares the story behind his costume, his classmates learn an important lesson in acceptance. This heartwarming story encourages kids to embrace their uniqueness and break free from stereotypes, reminding them that everyone has the right to express themselves. Join Paul as he learns to be proud of who he is!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is illegal to use this free children's book for commercial without giving us credit by linking to our website\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/blogs\/free-coloring-books\/\" title=\"Free coloring books\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewww.monkeypen.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Teachers and Educational Institutions, please read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/pages\/terms-and-conditions-for-teachers-and-educational-institutions\" title=\"Terms \u0026amp; Conditions for Teachers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eT\u0026amp;C\u003c\/a\u003e before making any use of monkeypen books.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease share our books with your friends and family to support our mission. Thank you \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u-1\/1 u-2\/2@phab\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; float: left; color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050; padding-block: 10px; display: flex; justify-content: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/001-HIDE-AND-SEEK-Free-Childrens-Book-By-Monkey-Pen.pdf?v=1589846897\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cimg id=\"dnld\" style=\"padding: 5px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/newpdficon_large.png?v=1501485027\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"border-bottom: none;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul.pdf?v=1759930406\" title=\"Princess Paul - Free Children Book\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Free PDF Boo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/001-HIDE-AND-SEEK-Free-Childrens-Book-By-Monkey-Pen.pdf?v=1589846897\" title=\"Hide and Seek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ek\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/pages\/free-childrens-books\" title=\"Free Children's books\"\u003eClick here to read more Free Children's books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul2.png?v=1759930409\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul4.png?v=1759930412\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday is World Book Day, and the whole school is so excited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach student and teacher get to dress up as their favourite book character in the world. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs the bell rings, a swarm of patchwork elephants, hungry caterpillars, and wild things come running in. There are bears of all different varieties, from teddies to grizzlies. There are witches and wizards, villains and heroes.  You could name any animal, and there was sure to be one: rabbits and mice, monkeys and pigs, dogs and cats, and everything in between.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul5.png?v=1759930686\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the children entered their classrooms like they were in a Halloween parade. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach ‘ooh-ing’ and ‘ahh-ing’ as they saw their friend's costumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“Settle \u003c\/span\u003edown, everyone!” Mrs. Hopkins shouted so she could begin the day of learning, “We will each hear about your costumes later. First, I need to make sure you are all here.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Hopkins began to read the register, waiting for each child to reply with a ‘Here, Mrs’.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul6.png?v=1759930730\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut when Mrs. Hopkins reached one name, a ‘here, Mrs.’ never came.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003ePaul,” Mrs. Hopkins bellowed again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe and all the students looked around to see if he was in the classroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“Paul Peters…” She tried once more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust then, the door burst open, and in ran Paul.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“Sorry, I’m \u003c\/span\u003elate, Mrs.; the bus got stuck in traffic!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut to Paul’s dismay, he was not greeted with the warm welcome he expected…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul7.png?v=1759930774\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA roar of laughter burst out from every child in the room. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“What are you wearing!” they cried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003eBoys can’t wear that,” another shouted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul’s rosy delight soon turned to a blush of embarrassment. The pink princess dress Paul was wearing sulked like a wilting flower as he hung his head in shame.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“Excuse me,” \u003c\/span\u003eMrs. Hopkins shouted over the top of all the noise. “That is certainly not how we welcome a classmate or how we treat our friends.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul8.png?v=1759930822\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“Thank you for joining us, \u003c\/span\u003ePaul,” Mrs. Hopkins greeted, “Please come and take a seat.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul began to walk quietly over to a spare chair, all the time, he wanted to be invisible. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs Mrs. Hopkins continued with the register, Paul could hear the whispers and snickers of his peers commenting on his costume. He silently wished the bus had stayed stuck in the traffic. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul9.png?v=1759930867\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce the register was finished, Mrs. Hopkins announced that all of the students would each come up to the front and talk about their outfits and which book they took inspiration from. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul sank lower in his chair, and his stomach sank lower into his body. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul10.png?v=1759930901\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne by one, the students came to the front and explained their costumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHettie wore a black and white catsuit with a big red stripey hat like the Cat in the Hat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePJ wore a football kit like his favourite player, Ronaldo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfie wore a Gruffalo costume, and Luke was Paddington Bear. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice carried a tiger around pretending to be Sophie from A Tiger who came to Tea, and Matilda came as Matilda. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul11.png?v=1759930939\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen it came around to Paul’s turn, Mrs. Hopkins stopped the class. She ushered Paul to come upfront while she shushed any students who giggled or laughed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“Paul, please tell us about your costume,” she asked as she stood with her arm around his shoulders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuietly, Paul said, “I came as a princess from a book my mum wrote when my sister was sick. It’s about a princess who is very brave while she gets treatment for her illness. I helped with the illustrations too.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul12.png?v=1759930985\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe class remained silent. They were stunned by Paul’s own bravery in sharing this information. Some even felt guilty for judging too quickly. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Hopkins broke the silence, “Thank you for sharing that with us, Paul. But as a class, I am so disappointed that you made a friend feel unwelcome by what he chose to wear.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Hopkins paused while a few classmates whispered apologies. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“No matter whether you are a boy or girl or anyone else, you are allowed to wear, \u003c\/span\u003eplay, and like anything you want. There are no boy's or girl's clothes, toys, colours, or activities. Everyone can be who they want to be.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul13.png?v=1759931035\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust then, PJ raised his hand and said, “Yes, my sister is on the football team too.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“My brother comes to ballet with\u003c\/span\u003e me,” Lucy, a crayon, chimed in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few other students also remembered things they or their friends did that were outside of the stereotypical norm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey thought of girls playing with cars and boys playing with dolls.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey thought of boys who liked the colour purple and girls who loved to play in the mud. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“There are so many \u003c\/span\u003eexamples, and we shouldn’t judge any. We should let everyone be free to express themselves in their own unique way,” Mrs. Hopkins announced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul14.png?v=1759931080\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Hopkins made all of the students apologise to Paul and asked him if he wanted to read the story his Mum wrote to his classmates. Everyone was in awe of the illustrations he helped draw, and they loved the story of the brave princess in the hospital. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“I’m going to dress as her next \u003c\/span\u003eyear,” Alfie shouted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e“Me \u003c\/span\u003etoo,” a few more friends said. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Paul finally felt proud of his costume, and for the rest of the day, he happily twirled, showing it off to anyone who was curious. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/086_JOHN_BUILDS_A_BUSINESS25.png?v=1755667593\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/116-Princess_Paul16.png?v=1759931155\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease share our books with your friends and family to support our mission. 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