Princess Sparkle-Heart Gets a Makeover

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 30, 2015

Review

Amelia and her doll, Princes Sparkle-Heart are inseparable, spending all their time together having tea parties, attending weddings and keeping secrets. Amelia's dog is plenty jealous and is shown growling on nearly every page. When Amelia's doggy has finally had enough, Princess Sparkle-Heart had better watch out. The Princess ends up in shreds and Mom must come to the rescue with her sewing box, buttons and fabric. This is a good example for children that most things can be repaired with a little imagination and effort and that there is plenty of love to go around for everyone, dolls and dogs included. The illustrations are unusual and edgy and complement the text very well.

Overall Book Score: very good