Daughter of a King

by Rachel Ann Nunes

I gave this book to all my nieces one year.  It is a poweful allegory of a couple who have a little girl.  They teach her that she is the daughter of the King, and one day it will be time to return home to him.  We follow this little girl through her life as she learns how to be a princess to the king, in being honest, kind, and hardworking.  She learns that not everyone does know of the king.  She marries a man that wants to return home to the palace and they are very happy together as they raise their son.  When the time comes, they do begin the trek to the palace of the king and find it difficult.  Just when they are sure they can go no further, they find themselves at the gates.  Our princess finds herself hesitant to go inside because she is ragged and does not feel like a princess.  The king steps forward and embraces her, welcoming his daughter home.

Audience
4 on up.  I love it and I reread it when life gets a little harder

What I Love About This Book
The illustrations are wonderful, and the storytelling is sensitive and beautiful.  I love this child-friendly outline to the purpose of life.

Cautions
This book is unashamedly religious.  If you don't want that, look elsewhere