Overview
In this action-packed picture book, the fairytale princesses compete in an epic MMA (that's mixed magical arts) tournament and try to defeat the reigning champion, the Swan Princess! In this action-packed picture book, the fairytale princesses compete in an epic MMA (that's mixed magical arts) tournament and try to defeat the reigning champion, the Swan Princess! Welcome, ladies and gents to the WPW- World Princess Wrestling! Princesses from all over the globe will battle for a chance to be crowned victor and wear the Enchanted Championship Belt. But first, they have to defeat the reigning champ- the baddest bird of the ballet--Swan Princess! Rapunzel the Reaper is up first, but her signature Hair Whiplash is defeated by the Swan Princess' Plie Driver! Next up, we have the Little Mermaid, but she finds herself in her own tail jail. Sleeping Beauty gives it a go and is put in a sleeper hold. Round after round, one princess after another goes down at the wings of the current titleholder. Can anyone take down this Brawny Swan?! It turns out that Little Red has been watching from the sidelines and is ready to activate Wolf Mode and enter the ring. Could this once-overlooked towel girl be the hero that these princesses need? With words by Phaea Crede and illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator Jen Hill, this is a thrilling picture book that is filled with puns and is a fresh take on the world's well-known fairytale characters.
Full Product Details
Author: Phaea Crede ,
Jen Hill
Publisher: Penguin USA
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 25.10cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 27.50cm
Weight: 0.420kg
ISBN: 9780593621370
ISBN 10: 0593621379
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 19 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""The strong female cast is a plus . . . A punny KO for spunky fairy-tale lovers and storytimes"" --Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Princess Battle Royale by Phaea Crede and Jen Hill: ""The strong female cast is a plus . . . A punny KO for spunky fairy-tale lovers and storytimes"" --Kirkus Reviews ""Crede and Hill have created a rich and inventive world, anchored by familiar characters young readers will recognize from their favorite bedtime stories and movies, rendered in completely unique ways . . . Whether Princess Battle Royale is their first introduction to the world of wrestling or a new twist on something familiar, young readers are sure to be drawn in by each energetic scene."" --Booklist Reviews ""Creatively punning dialogue and action-packed comics-style panels winningly combine in this highly entertaining princess smackdown . . . It’s truly a fairy tale fight not to miss."" --Publishers Weekly ""The tiny comical details . . . make this book worth poring over."" --The Horn Book
Author Information
Phaea writes silly picture books for silly kids. Serious kids, too! She is the author of Oh Deer! (Sleeping Bear Press, 2025), Stitch Crashes Disney (Disney Press, 2023), Super Pizza & Kid Kale (Viking Books, 2022), Jet the Cat (Is Not a Cat) (Barefoot Books, 2021), and other stories about lovable oddballs. Her favorite pro-wrestling move is the moonsault. Phaea lives outside of Boston with her family. Jen Hill is the illustrator of numerous picture books including the New York Times bestseller Be Kind (Roaring Brook Press, 2018). To train for illustrating Princess Battle Royale, she has been weightlifting, figure skating, and composing rock songs about her cat. She lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.
