The problem with getting books for Sunshine to help me review is that she likes them so much I never see them again! Such was the case with her Princess Charity Sticker and Activity Book. We’ve been fans of the Princess Parables since we first discovered the books at a local bookstore, so I knew Sunshine and Lily would enjoy the activities in these books.
I’m always happy to find books that my daughters want to read and revisit on their own. As a mom, I also appreciate children’s books that offer something more than entertainment. The Princess Parables combine stories about princesses with lessons about Christian faith and virtues, giving girls a fun way to explore ideas such as kindness, generosity, and joy.
The sticker and activity books are a nice extension of the original stories. They let children spend more time with the princesses while colouring, solving puzzles, and working through activities at their own pace.
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What Are the Princess Parables?
The Princess Parables are stories about five sisters: Princesses Charity, Faith, Joy, Grace, and Hope. Each princess’s story retells a parable from the Bible, helping young readers connect familiar biblical lessons with the characters’ adventures.
I like this approach to teaching children about faith. Rather than simply explaining a virtue or telling children how they should behave, the stories give them characters and situations they can relate to. Parents can also use the stories as a starting point for conversations about how we treat other people and put our faith into practice in everyday life.
For example, Princess Charity’s story draws on the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. When she helps a neighbouring prince who has been hurt near her father’s land, she learns about showing kindness and compassion to someone in need.
Princess Joy’s story draws on the parable of the wedding feast. She invites her friends to a big birthday party, only to discover that they can’t come and she must find other guests. The story offers an opportunity to talk about welcoming others and sharing joy.
These retellings give young girls a way to explore biblical teachings through stories about characters they can enjoy and remember. For families who want to introduce children to Scripture and Christian virtues in an age-appropriate way, the series offers a playful starting point.
Inside the Princess Charity Sticker and Activity Book
The Princess Charity Sticker and Activity Book includes puzzles, activity pages, and 50 reusable stickers. These activities give children something hands-on to do while spending more time with the princesses.
Sunshine and Lily both enjoyed working through the books. They especially liked drawing pictures of themselves as princesses, colouring the characters, and finding the right stickers to complete the pictures.
I like activity books that give children room to be creative rather than requiring them to complete every page in one particular way. Colouring, drawing, and puzzles offer different kinds of activities, so children can choose what appeals to them most.
The reusable stickers are another fun feature. Children can use them to complete the relevant scenes and then enjoy the satisfaction of working through the activity themselves.
Here’s a drawing of herself that Sunshine did in the Princess Charity book:
I enjoyed seeing Sunshine put her own ideas into the activity. Drawing herself as a princess gave her a chance to imagine herself in the world of the story, while the colouring and sticker activities let her interact with the characters in a different way.
Princess Joy Sticker and Activity Book
Lily enjoyed the Princess Joy activity book, too. In her book, she wrote a birthday invitation and worked through a maze.
I like that these activities offer opportunities to practise different skills while children are having fun. Writing a birthday invitation gives a child a chance to practise writing and think about how we invite others to join us for a special occasion. Mazes encourage children to look carefully, follow a path, and work through a problem.
Of course, the girls weren’t thinking about all those educational benefits as they worked through their books. They were simply enjoying the activities! That’s often how learning works best at this age: children are engaged in something they enjoy, and they develop skills along the way.
The books could also be a fun quiet-time activity at home, a companion for a trip, or something to bring out when a child wants a little independent entertainment. Parents could sit down with their daughters and use the activities as a starting point for conversations about the stories and the virtues they explore.
Teaching Girls about Faith and Virtues
One of my favourite things about the Princess Parables is that the princesses are learning about faith and virtues through their experiences. I love the fact that these characters are teaching my daughters about faith, too.
Children encounter plenty of messages about what it means to be a princess in books, movies, and toys. I appreciate a series that also emphasizes qualities such as charity, faith, joy, grace, and hope. These are virtues children can practice in their own lives, whether they’re helping a friend, welcoming someone new, or choosing to be kind when it’s difficult.
The activity books provide another way for girls to spend time with the characters and reinforce their interest in the series. They aren’t a replacement for reading the stories or talking about the Bible together, but they can complement those activities nicely.
If your daughter already enjoys the Princess Parables books, the sticker and activity books are a natural addition to her collection. They could also be a fun gift for a young girl who enjoys princess stories, colouring, stickers, and puzzles.
About Illustrator Omar Aranda
Illustrator Omar Aranda studied Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was born. His work has been commissioned by publishers and companies around the world for projects that include story illustrations, comics, and character design.
Aranda began his career as an artistic painter but later devoted his time to illustrating children’s products. His illustrations help bring the princesses and their stories to life, giving young readers characters to recognize as they explore the series and its accompanying activities.
Final thoughts on these books
Sunshine and Lily enjoyed their Princess Parables sticker and activity books, and I’m glad to have found a series that combines fun activities with Christian themes.
The Princess Charity Sticker and Activity Book offers colouring, puzzles, and reusable stickers to keep young children engaged. The Princess Joy Sticker and Activity Book gives girls more opportunities to explore the series through activities such as writing and mazes.
What I appreciate most is the way the Princess Parables introduce biblical parables and Christian virtues through stories about five sisters. The activity books extend that experience by giving children something creative to do with the characters.
If you’re looking for Christian activity books for girls who enjoy princesses, stickers, and colouring, these books are worth considering. Just be prepared: if your daughter loves hers as much as Sunshine loved hers, you might not get it back!
Check out my list of Fun Faith Resources for Kids of All Ages! for more ideas.
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