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the practical princess

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the practical princess (1969) by jay williams with illustrations by friso henstra:

"now, then, pull yourself together," she said, sternly. "if you sit waiting for a prince to rescue you, you may sit here forever. be practical! if there's any rescuing to be done, you're going to have to do it yourself."

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