Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu: Princess Cupcake Jones, Book 1
Common Sense says
Parents say
Kids say
Searching for streaming and purchasing options ...
Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
Get it now on
Searching for streaming and purchasing options ...
Did this review miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive, diverse representations in books, TV shows, and movies. Want to help us help them? Suggest a diversity update
Suggest an update Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu: Princess Cupcake Jones, Book 1
A lot or a little?
The parents' guide to what's in this book.
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu, by Ylleya Fields, is a cute story of a spunky little girl losing a favorite item in her castle. In a charming, lighthearted way, it underscores the importance of responsibility, doing chores, and taking care of your things. This is the first book in a series, followed by Princess Cupcake Jones Won't Go to School and Princess Cupcake Jones and the Queen's Closet.
Stay up to date on new reviews.
User Reviews
- Parents say
- Kids say
There aren't any reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
There aren't any reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
What's the story?
Princess Cupcake Jones has a big problem. It's time to take the royal portrait, and she cannot find her favorite tutu! With time running out, Cupcake has searched the whole castle, finding many lost items along the way. How will she solve the mystery of what happened to her very favorite wear-everyday tutu?
Is it any good?
Fun, delightful, warm, and interactive, this lighthearted book explores a topic kids and parents know all too well: the loss of a favorite item. The hunt for the item reveals an important lesson about responsibility and putting things where they belong. Author Ylleya Fields keeps brisk pacing throughout PRINCESS CUPCAKE JONES AND THE MISSING TUTU, and the hidden words on each page take kid engagement to the next level. Michael LaDuca's perky illustrations bring the story to life.
Talk to your kids about ...
Families can talk about losing a favorite item. Have you ever lost something important? How did it make you feel?
How does the princess find her tutu? What did she learn when she began looking?
Why is it important to put things back where they belong? Do you have good spots for all your stuff? What happens when you don't put them away correctly?
Book details
- Author: Ylleya Fields
- Illustrator: Michael LaDuca
- Genre: For Beginning Readers
- Topics: Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More, Adventures, Arts and Dance
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Belle Publishing LLC
- Publication date: September 2, 2013
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 5 - 7
- Number of pages: 32
- Available on: Nook, Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated: July 13, 2017
Our editors recommend
For kids who love strong girls and adventurous princesses
Themes & Topics
Top advice and articles
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.