Princess Poppy

What do our readers think of Princess Poppy? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the ballet setting, sweet friendship story and colourful, easy-to-follow format. Younger children especially show enthusiasm for Poppy and the chance to imagine performing in a show.

What does the Pageticker team say about Princess Poppy?

We find this a warm, accessible picture book about jealousy, friendship and learning to celebrate someone else’s success. Poppy’s ballet dreams and the excitement of the Big Show will appeal to young dance fans, while the gentle emotional conflict gives parents and carers a useful opening to talk about hurt feelings, forgiveness and being a supportive friend.

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What is Princess Poppy about?

Poppy adores ballet and dreams of starring as Coppelia in the Big Show. But when her best friend, Honey, is chosen for the role, Poppy feels upset and distances herself. As the performance approaches, Poppy learns the true value of friendship and discovers that being a real ballerina princess means supporting those you care about. Will she mend their friendship in time for the show?

About the author

Janey Jones is a UK author best known for her lively Princess Poppy series. Her stories are full of friendship, adventure, and imagination, making them popular with young readers. Janey loves creating characters who solve problems and learn valuable lessons, and she hopes her books inspire children to enjoy reading and dreaming big.

Discussion ideas around Princess Poppy

Big feelings: How do you think Poppy feels when Honey gets the part she wants, and what might help her handle those feelings?

Being a good friend: What does it mean to support a friend, even when something has not gone the way you hoped?

Dreams and success: If you worked hard for a part in a show but someone else was chosen, what could you do next?

Ballet and performance: What do you think makes someone a good performer: talent, practice, teamwork or something else?

Making things right: When friends fall out, what can they say or do to rebuild their friendship?