The Princess and the Pizza

A newly out-of-work princess sets out to win a prince's hand by passing a queen's tricky tests — but the real question is whether a crown is even the prize she wants.

For the kid who'd rather invent their own contest than follow someone else's rules, Paulina's story is a cheer-worthy match.

• Big idea: Being clever and true to yourself matters more than winning the prize everyone says you should want.
• Vibes: Witty, playful, and full of fairy-tale winks — silly on the surface, sly underneath.

• enjoy fractured fairy tales with a twist
• like to spot jokes about Rapunzel and Snow White
• are working on trusting their own judgment over others' expectations
• love a heroine who solves problems with wit, not waiting

• Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Princess Paulina wanted to pass the queen's tests so badly?
• Imagination: If a queen gave you a test to prove you belonged in a castle, what would you want that test to be?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Paulina felt after her father decided to retire and she had no princess duties left?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever worked hard for something and then realized you wanted something different instead?
• Story details: What other fairy tales did you notice hiding inside this one?