Princess Bubble is No Ordinary Fairy Tale

Here’s an interesting new series of books that break the “Princess” mold of having to find Prince Charming in order to feel fulfilled. Created by Susan Johnston and Kimberly Webb with some fantastic illustrations by artist Maria Tonelli, Princess Bubble is a refreshing re-write of the traditional fairy tale. I was going to do a complete write-up about the series, but the “Our Message” page explains it so well:

What is Princess Bubble?
Princess Bubble is a 35-page, modern-day fairy tale starring a well-employed, globe-trotting, good-friend, good-date, helpful-neighbor princess who is confused by the traditional fairy tale message that implies she must find her “prince” before she can live “happily ever after.”

Princess Bubble is the first in a series of books specifically designed to encourage gals ages 6 to 60 to pursue their own dream”the foundation for a uniquely enriched and fulfilled life. In the series of books, Princess Bubble”like her flight attendant creators”will travel to distant lands learning about new cultures and how our unique differences make each of us special.

Who wrote Princess Bubble?
Princess Bubble was co-written by single, best-friend, flight attendants who came up with the idea at 30,000 feet. Throughout the enchanting and colorfully illustrated book, Susan Johnston and Kimberly Webb share life lessons gleaned during their high-flying and 30-and 40-something years of successful singleness.

After some life struggles to find their paths as single women, Johnston and Webb became friends through, of all things, Johnston’s ex-boyfriend and by finding they shared a common view of the single life. In the spring of 2005 they crystallized their vision to spread the message that, although princes are fabulous, a princess must find her security in something much deeper. Johnston and Webb want women of all ages to embrace the truth that “happily ever after” is attainable for everyone.

Who illustrated Princess Bubble?
Princess Bubble’s whimsical color illustrations are the work of illustrator Maria Tonelli. Tonelli is a full-time designer for a Christmas decorating line in suburban Atlanta. “She is extremely talented,” said author Susan Johnston. “She was amazing at connecting with us and putting down on paper the exact look we desired.”

Is Princess Bubble anti-Prince Charming?
Definitely not. If anything, Princess Bubble is anti-“Damsel in Distress!” Princess Bubble dresses up and enjoys great dates and happily purchases bridesmaids dresses”that her friends promise she’ll “wear again””to celebrate matrimony. Princess Bubble enjoys the idea of finding Prince Charming, on God’s terms, when and if the timing is right.

Where is Princess Bubble sold?
Princess Bubble is sold in over 70 independent stores throughout the Southeast and select LifeWay stores in and around the Atlanta area. Princess Bubble is also available online through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Books-A-Million, Target, and Wal-Mart.

For whom is Princess Bubble appropriate?
Appropriate for all ages, Princess Bubble closes the age gap between children and adults. The book’s unique message of hope speaks to school-aged children claiming their own identity, to college graduates struggling for direction, and to divorcees mapping out an unexpected “plan B” for their future.

Pssst – The Princess Bubble series would make great stocking-stuffers this Christmas. ;)